Oleander is the southern flower of the Kutrov family,grows mainly in the south of Europe, in Japan, Asia and Africa. This evergreen plant blooms all summer. Inflorescences are completely different color (white, yellow, red, pink, lilac) and shape.
Content at home
It is worth mentioning that the cultivation of thisPlants at home can be dangerous, as the potted oleander flowers are poisonous. It is also quite difficult to maintain this plant in the house, as it is very capricious: in summer it needs a lot of light, while in winter the flower needs coolness. It is best to place this wayward evergreen flower in the east, west or south, not more than half a meter from the window. With a lack of light, the oleander will begin to stretch strongly upward.
Oleander in nature
Олеандр – цветок, который в природных условиях в It can reach a height of two meters, so when grown at home it is simply necessary to trim it. At will, you can give it any shape - in the form of a bush or in the form of a tree. Be sure to remove 2/3 of the shoot. Forming an oleander in the form of a bush, pruning is done 3 times before flowering. This is done in order to form a lush bush and increase the number of buds.
Care
Oleander is a flower that requires a lot of attention.In the summer it can be taken out into the garden, but in order not to harm it, you should avoid the sun. The soil for this southern plant is best used prepared from the following components: sod - 4 parts, leafy ground - 2, humus - 2, sand - 1. Oleander is a flower that grows well outside in slightly acidic soil with a neutral reaction. If he has undergone a transplant, then it must be provided with sufficient light, heat.
Watering should be regular, and the plantneed to arrange a monthly swim in the shower. For irrigation it is best to use water in the amount of 5-10% of the total volume of the pot. This means that in the winter and autumn periods, 50-100 grams of water are taken per liter of soil, and in summer heat the volume increases 3 times.
Additional fertilizing
Это красивое вечнозеленое растение также можно feed with fertilizers, such as mullein (organic) or for a mixture of indoor plants with a full range of mineral components. Fertilize is necessary during a period of rapid growth (from April to August) every 14 days. In August, we do not fertilize, as the plant needs to mature and prepare for wintering. Young oleanders are transplanted annually, but the old once in 3 years, while the upper layer of the earth should be changed. The plant propagates by layering, seeds, cuttings that must be rooted in spring and summer in water or sand.
