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Oleander (Nerium oleander) growing in South Florida
Grade Florida #1

Oleander — South Florida Plant Guide

Nerium oleander

Family: Apocynaceae · Shrub

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

coastaldrought tolerantmediterraneanhighway

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low1/10

Once established (12–18 months), Oleander is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Very low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season. Outstanding drought tolerance. Highway median-proven.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12. Low maintenance feeder.

Schedule: February and September balanced fertilizer.

Tolerância ao Sal

High (8/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
620 ft
Largura Madura
615 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
fast
Demanda de Água
1/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
8, 9, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
10/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

Encontre Oleander em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.

Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Oleander grow in South Florida?

Oleander has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Oleander safe for pets?

Oleander is not safe for pets. EXTREMELY TOXIC — potentially FATAL to cats, dogs, horses, and other animals. All parts. A small amount of any plant part can kill a pet. MANDATORY disclosure. DO NOT install in homes with pets.

How much water does Oleander need in South Florida?

Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Oleander is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Oleander tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Oleander has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Oleander available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Oleander is classified as: allowed. Legal to plant.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Legal to plant. EXTREME TOXICITY MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURE REQUIRED.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Legal. EXTREME TOXICITY — mandatory written disclosure.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Legal. EXTREME TOXICITY disclosure mandatory.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Legal. EXTREME TOXICITY disclosure mandatory.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Legal. EXTREME TOXICITY disclosure mandatory.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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