Arali Red Single Petal (Nerium oleander) All Time Flowering Live Plant

Introducing the Arali Red Single Petal (Nerium Oleander) All Time Flowering Live Plant, a vibrant and hardy plant ideal for Indian gardens. Known for its bright red blooms that last year-round, this low-maintenance plant not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space but also serves as a natural pollution controller. It forms as a bushy plant, if it prunes. 

🌟 Why Choose Arali Red Oleander? 

• Vibrant Red Flowers:

The Red Oleander blooms continuously, providing a beautiful display of bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers all year long.

• Cultural Significance:

Revered in Indian culture, these red flowers are often offered to Lord Muruga and Lord Shiva in religious ceremonies, adding a spiritual touch to your garden.

• Drought Tolerant:

Perfect for water-scarce regions, requiring minimal watering once established.

🌱 Lifespan & Growth 

• Lifespan:

The Red Oleander has an impressive lifespan of 25 to 50 years.

• Height:

When planted in the ground, it can grow up to 6 to 12 feet, and in pots, it can reach a height of 3 to 6 feet.

✨ Plant Care & Maintenance 

• Sunlight Requirement:

Nerium Oleander thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade. It requires at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. When grown in partial shade, it may become leggy and produce fewer flowers.

• Watering:

While drought-tolerant, water the plant every 3 days, especially during the blooming season. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

• Soil:

Grows best in well-drained soil. Use a mix of garden soil, compost, and sand for potted plants.

• Pot Size:

If growing in containers, use pots or grow bags of 18 inches in diameter for healthy growth.

🌿 Fertiliser Requirements

To keep your Arali Red Oleander healthy and blooming, fertilise it regularly with organic fertilisers like:

• Bone Meal:

Provides essential phosphorus for strong flowering.

• Fish Amino Acid:

Boosts overall plant health.

• Vermicompost:

Promotes healthy root development and soil quality.

Apply fertiliser once every two months during the growing season for best results.

✂️ Pruning

• Trim off any dead, yellowed, or damaged leaves by cutting them off at the base.

• Prune leggy or overgrown stems to promote bushier growth.

• Pinching back the growing tips can also help encourage branching.

🐛 Pests

• Aphids:

Small yellow pests that cluster on new shoots. Control by reducing watering, pruning, and applying neem oil.

• Caterpillars:

Oleander caterpillars start off as clusters of 25-75 yellowish-green eggs found on the bottom of shrub leaves. Handpick caterpillars or use organic insecticides like neem oil.

🦠Common Diseases

• Leaf Scorch:

Causes browning of leaf margins. Deep watering once or twice a month during drought periods.

• Nerium Canker:

Bacterial infection that causes growths on stems. Prune infected parts and keep the plant dry.

🌸 Benefits of the Arali Red Oleander

• Year-Round Beauty:

With its continuous red blooms, the plant adds color and charm to any garden.
Low Maintenance: A hardy plant that thrives in various conditions, making it ideal for beginner gardeners.

• Privacy Hedge:

Works well as a natural privacy screen.

• Pollution Control:

Helps improve air quality, making it suitable for urban and roadside planting.

⚠️ Toxicity Warning 

The Nerium Oleander (Arali plant) is highly toxic, with poisonous substances found in all parts of the plant, including its flowers, leaves, stems, and twigs. Even consuming a single leaf of the Arali plant can be fatal, as its toxic compounds can cause severe heart irregularities and it causes death. 

• Warning:

Keep this plant away from pets and children to prevent accidental ingestion.

Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.

Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement