Re: Oleander question

Hi, Barb,

I had a couple of oleanders in pots for several years -- put them out
each summer in a SE corner of the porch.  They like sun, growing wild in
full sun in California's dry alkaline soil.  I used ordinary potting
soil, let dry between watering, only a dab of fertilizer every month
(like 3-7-4) to encourage bloom. They got pretty enormous by Fall and
I'd cut them back before bringing them in for the winter. After about 4
years, I think they got tired of being in pots and quit blooming.  They
also got aphids.  But they were fun while they lasted.  WARNING:  all
parts of oleander are very poisonous -- wear gloves when handling, don't
let pets or children near it.  They say you shouldn't even burn any
cuttings because the smoke from the plant can be toxic.  Have fun.

Anne LD - Chicago

WHTROS@aol.com wrote:
> 
> G'day, y'all --
> I really appreciate everyones comments, help & suggestions.
> Last year I rescued 4 Oleanders that were being thrown out.
> I managed to keep them over the winter & now have them outside.
> I'm hoping its perennial somewhere so someone can tell me something about it.
> They are about 3 feet tall & one is starting to bloom.
> Should I have cut it back, either last fall or this spring?
> How much sun should it get?
> Can it dry out between waterings?
> I have them in brown plastic pots & want to put them on my patio.
> It faces SW so gets a lot of sun!!!
> Fertilzer?
> Thanx for everything!!
> Barb
> whtros@aol.com
> Zone 5, Rock Island, IL
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