Kaner Oleander Yellow Seeds

About Kaner Oleander Yellow Seeds

Yellow kaner is an extremely hardy Indian garden shrub that bears bell-shaped yellow flowers nearly year-round, peaking from March to October. It makes a good hedge or boundary shrub.

• Botanical name: Cascabela thevetia (Thevetia peruviana)
• Care level: Easy
• Flower colour: Yellow
• Flowering: Almost year-round, with a peak from March to October.

Why grow it

• Flowers almost year-round
• Very drought and heat hardy
• Good hedge or boundary shrub

How to Grow

1. The seed is hard and stony — soak it in water for 24–48 hours before sowing.
2. Fill a seedling tray or small container with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
3. Sow the seeds: 2–3 cm deep. The seed has a hard, stony coat — soak it for 24–48 hours before sowing.
4. Water gently with a spray bottle and keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 20–40 days — slow and uneven.
6. Transplant to the final pot or bed once the seedlings are sturdy, and grow on in full sun.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Very little water once established; once or twice a week in summer.
• Soil: Any well-drained soil; sandy and poor soils also work.
• Temperature: 20–42°C.
• Fertiliser: Very little needed; compost once a year is enough.
• Pruning: Wear gloves while pruning — the milky sap is an irritant.

Safety: Toxic if eaten. Keep away from children and pets, and wear gloves when handling cut stems.

Sowing season in India

February–March or June–July. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

• Slow germination: Expect 20–40 days and uneven sprouting; pre-soak the hard seed for 24–48 hours.
• Scale insects: Inspect stems and treat early.
• Sap irritation: The milky sap irritates skin — wear gloves when pruning.