Oleander. home care

Oleander belongs to the group of ornamental flowering houseplants. Difficulties in the selection and cultivation of oleander are in its excessive growth.

Having bought a very beautiful compact bush in the store, after a while you will see that at home it starts to stretch and grow quickly. Nothing can be done about it. This is a feature of oleander.

Oleander Appearance

• Oleander is a tall houseplant. It blooms in summer very pleasant, fragrant flowers. They are collected in the brush. The color scheme of flowers - yellow, white, pink and red. The diameter of each flower reaches 5 cm.
• The leaves are very narrow, like a willow. In length reach 15-20 cm.
• Oleander sap, as well as the wood itself, is poisonous.

Oleander ordinary When buying, it may look different: for example, a compact bush. However, keep in mind that after some time in your home, it will grow and can greatly stretch. After all, this plant grows very quickly and reaches a length of 2 m.

Location in the house of oleander

• Since the plant grows quite large, he needs to choose the appropriate room.
• Oleander often does not fit because of its size on the window sills, so it is put on the floor.
• The room for the plant should be large, spacious. Even better if it is a special greenhouse.

Oleander care

• It is easy to care for an oleander, but only when it is of small stature. As soon as it is pulled out, it is more difficult to care for it.
• In winter, the flowerpot is rearranged to a room cooler, and in summer - to the air.
• After flowering in the fall, the flowers from the plant must be removed. Also cut off withered shoots.
• Lighting bright sunlight.
• Temperature moderate, in winter not lower than 10 ° С.
• Air humidity moderate. Spray is not necessary.
• Watering moderate in winter, abundant the rest of the time.
• Breeds summer and spring stem cuttings.
• Transplanted as needed in the spring.

Oleander is an extremely beautiful indoor plant. However, before you opt for it, think about where you put it, and whether it will be appropriate to look in the interior of your dwelling.

For those who really like oleander, it will not cause much trouble in the cultivation and care.