Plant profile
Kaner
Nerium oleander
Hardy flowering shrub that handles heat and sun very well.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Medium
Space
Large space, up to 400 cm
Typical cost
₹100-250
Why it works
Good fit notes
Hardy sunny shrub
Care tip: Thrives in sun and tolerates short dry spells
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Oleander is highly toxic to humans and animals due to cardiac glycosides; all parts should be treated as dangerous.
Do not recommend for homes with pets or children; use gloves and never burn prunings.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Buy only if placement is away from children, pets and edible areas.
- Prefer labelled ornamental stock and plan safe pruning disposal.
Avoid
- Any sale as child/pet-safe
- Unlabelled cutting near edible plants
- Sap exposure risk
- Pest-covered shrubs
Plant personality
Useful traits
Oleander is one of the most safety-critical plants in the catalog.
All parts are toxic, including dry leaves and smoke from burning prunings.
Its hardiness should not outweigh safety warnings in consumer recommendations.
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