Oleander (Nerium Oleander Standard White) - Kaner

Oleander (Nerium Oleander Standard White), known in Pakistan as Kaner (کنیر), is native to the Mediterranean, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its moderate daytime fragrance and its white flowers that appear in spring, summer, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 6 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.

Care and Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Low: water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between sessions
• Care Level: Beginner, easy to grow and ideal for beginners
• Pet & Child Safe: No, keep away from pets and children
• Placement: Outdoor
• Propagation: Stem Cuttings

How to Propagate Oleander

Among the easiest plants to root from stem cuttings. Cuttings can even be placed in a glass of water to develop roots.

Growing in Pakistan

This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.

• Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
• Heat Tolerance: Yes
• Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established

Why Choose Oleander?

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Oleander is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge, fills the garden with delightful fragrance, requires minimal maintenance, perfect for new gardeners and thrives with minimal watering once established.