Apocynaceae
Yellow Oleander: Complete Care Guide
Cervera thevetia
Requires plenty of light and moderate watering, avoiding waterlogging. It must be handled with extreme caution due to its high toxicity.
Every 10 days
Bright indirect
15° - 35°C
40% - 70%
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What is Yellow Oleander?
Yellow Oleander (Cervera thevetia) is a medium-care plant from the Apocynaceae family. Cascabela thevetia, commonly known as Yellow Oleander or Lucky Nut, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy green foliage and tubular flowers. While aesthetically pleasing, it is extremely toxic in all its parts due to the presence of cardiac glycosides.
Yellow Oleander grows up to 4.0m, spread of 250cm, watering every 10 days, 15°C – 35°C, 40–70% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 20 days.
How to Care for Yellow Oleander?
TLDR: Yellow Oleander needs Bright indirect, watering every 10 days, and temperatures between 15-35°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Yellow Oleander?
Water deeply and wait until the top layer of soil is dry before watering again.
How Much Light Does Yellow Oleander Need?
Prefers direct sunlight or very bright exposure to bloom properly.
What Is the Best Soil for Yellow Oleander?
Ensure the soil is porous; a mixture of garden soil with river sand is ideal.
What Pot Should You Use for Yellow Oleander?
Large clay pot with excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
Rotate
Every 15 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Yellow Oleander and Where Does It Come From?
Cascabela thevetia, commonly known as Yellow Oleander or Lucky Nut, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy green foliage and tubular flowers. While aesthetically pleasing, it is extremely toxic in all its parts due to the presence of cardiac glycosides.
How to Propagate Yellow Oleander?
Seed propagation
- Wear gloves at all times when handling seeds.
- 1 Seed preparation
Lightly sand the hard shell of the seed to facilitate germination.
- 2 Sowing
Plant in a moist, sandy substrate about 2 cm deep.
- 3 Heat
Maintain at a constant temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77°F).
Materials needed:
Stem cuttings
- The use of rooting hormones significantly increases success.
- 1 Cutting
Take a semi-hardwood cutting of about 15 cm.
- 2 Drying
Let the latex from the cut dry for a few hours before planting.
- 3 Planting
Insert into a mixture of perlite and peat while maintaining high ambient humidity.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Yellow Oleander Grow?
TLDR: Yellow Oleander can reach up to 4.0m tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
4.0m
Spread
2.5m
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Medicinal Uses
- Treatment of heart conditions (under strict medical supervision)
- Topical use for hemorrhoids in traditional medicine
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Meaning & Symbolism
In some cultures, it is associated with protection, but also with danger due to its poison.
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