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Nerium

Genus

Also called oleander, sweet-scented oleander, Nerium oleander

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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

“Oleander is a rapidly growing, rounded, broadleaf evergreen, woody perennial shrub” — Nerium oleander (Oleander, Rosebay, Rose Bay, Rose-bay, Rose Laurel) | North Carolina Extension Gardene

Lightfull sun

“It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil” — Nerium oleander (Oleander, Rosebay, Rose Bay, Rose-bay, Rose Laurel) | North Carolina Extension Gardene

Soil pH7.25–7.75

“pH and salinity, including soils slightly above pH 8” — How to grow and care for nerium | Wikifarmer

Spacing53.5–131 in

“1.5 metres apart” — How to grow and care for nerium | Wikifarmer

Height54–215.5 in

“It grows 5 to 19.5 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide.” — Nerium oleander (Oleander, Rosebay, Rose Bay, Rose-bay, Rose Laurel) | North Carolina Extension Gardene

Propagationseed or stem cutting

“Propagate oleander by seed or stem cutting.” — Nerium oleander (Oleander, Rosebay, Rose Bay, Rose-bay, Rose Laurel) | North Carolina Extension Gardene

Ready whendull, slightly curling leaves

“In summer heat, expect faster drying and watch for dull, slightly curling leaves” — How to Care for Laurier rose (Nerium oleander)

Toxicitynot toxic

“all parts of the plant (dried or alive) are considered highly toxic” — Nerium Review 2026 - The Dermatology Review

Indoorsbright, direct sun but adapts to slightly lower light

“Provide 6–8 hours of direct sun daily” — How to Care for Laurier rose (Nerium oleander)

Pestsmites (speckled leaves

“Differentiate from mites (speckled leaves, no honeydew) or whiteflies (cloudy flight when disturbed).” — How to Identify and Get Rid of Nerium Oleander Aphid | OnlyCrops.AI

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