Nerium
Genus
Also called oleander, sweet-scented oleander, Nerium oleander
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“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
“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
“pH and salinity, including soils slightly above pH 8” — How to grow and care for nerium | Wikifarmer
“Zones: 8-11” — Oleander - How to Care for This Beautiful But Toxic Plant | Garden Design
“1.5 metres apart” — How to grow and care for nerium | Wikifarmer
“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
“Propagate oleander by seed or stem cutting.” — Nerium oleander (Oleander, Rosebay, Rose Bay, Rose-bay, Rose Laurel) | North Carolina Extension Gardene
“In summer heat, expect faster drying and watch for dull, slightly curling leaves” — How to Care for Laurier rose (Nerium oleander)
“all parts of the plant (dried or alive) are considered highly toxic” — Nerium Review 2026 - The Dermatology Review
“Provide 6–8 hours of direct sun daily” — How to Care for Laurier rose (Nerium oleander)
“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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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Nerium
- Fact sheet: 8 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian