Nerium White Single (Nerium Oleander) - Flowering Shrub

About Nerium White Single (Nerium Oleander)

Nerium, botanically Nerium oleander of the Apocynaceae family, is commonly known as Nerium, Oleander, Kaner, Ganneru, or Karavira. It is an evergreen, perennial flowering shrub to medium-size tree, blooming year-round, and is one of the most traditional flowering plants used in Indian homes. This White Single variety bears flowers 2.5-5 cm in diameter with a deeply 5-lobed, fringed corolla, in clusters at the end of each branch.

Nerium grows 2-6 m tall. It is most commonly grown in its natural shrub form but can be trained into a small tree with a single trunk. It tolerates both drought and inundation, but not prolonged frost.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Requires a minimum of more than 6 hours of direct sunlight - full shade reduces blooming frequency.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.
• Water: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry to touch; maintain moisture near the root zone; water in the morning or evening.

Planting & Placement

Can be grown in a medium-size pot, though ground planting is best. Excellent for screening, hedges, borders, and vehicle-pollution-tolerant road medians. Also popular as a puja/prayer flower plant.

Care

• Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizer once a month; water immediately after fertilizing.
• Pruning: Regular pruning keeps the plant bushy and dwarf; may be more affected by mealybug - use neem oil spray for primary treatment if needed.

Flowering

Blooms year-round, peaking in summer, with pure white 5-lobed fringed flowers in terminal clusters.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. CAUTION: EXTREMELY toxic if ingested - all parts of the plant, including sap, are poisonous to humans and pets and can be fatal. Handle with gloves; keep away from children and pets; never burn the plant material as smoke is also toxic.