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Plant in sunny, open areas for maximum flowering.
Use for hedges, borders, or roadside beautification.
Prune regularly to shape and remove dead flowers.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
❌ Don’t:
Don’t let children or pets chew leaves, flowers, or stems (very toxic).
Don’t plant near vegetable gardens or water sources (poisonous parts may contaminate).
Don’t overwater — can tolerate dry conditions but hates soggy soil.
Don’t burn cuttings — smoke is toxic.
Oleander (Nerium oleander)
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Plant Details & Care
Growth Category
Fast
Temperature Range
10 – 35°C (tolerates Addis Ababa highland climate, thrives in warm sun) °C
Light Requirement
Full sun
Agro Ecology
Semi-arid to sub-humid
Watering Frequency
Once or twice a week (drought-tolerant once established)
Once or twice a week (drought-tolerant once established)
Region
Widely adaptable in Ethiopia, from highlands to mid-altitudes
Behavior
Grows as an evergreen shrub or small tree (2–6 m tall).
Produces clusters of white, pink, red, or yellow flowers throughout warm months.
Commonly used as hedges, borders, or landscape ornamentals.
Extremely toxic to humans and animals if ingested (all parts: leaves, flowers, sap).
Produces clusters of white, pink, red, or yellow flowers throughout warm months.
Commonly used as hedges, borders, or landscape ornamentals.
Extremely toxic to humans and animals if ingested (all parts: leaves, flowers, sap).
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Treatment
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Treatment