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Why it’s special?

Bright yellow flowers nearly year-round
Very drought and heat tolerant
Thrives in poor and coastal soils
Low-maintenance hedge or screen
Pollution-tolerant urban plant
Highly toxic seeds - handle carefully

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Cascabela thevetia, the yellow oleander or peela kaner, is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree bearing fragrant, funnel-shaped yellow (sometimes apricot) flowers almost year-round in warm climates. Its narrow, glossy, willow-like leaves form a dense, attractive canopy. Extremely heat- and drought-hardy, it flourishes in poor soils, coastal sites and polluted urban settings, making it popular for hedges, screens and roadside planting in India. Round green fruits ripen to black and contain extremely poisonous seeds, so keep it well away from children and pets. Undemanding and reliably colourful, it is a sturdy choice for tough, sunny locations.

Specifications

Family	Apocynaceae
Native region	Tropical America
Mature height	3-6 m
Mature spread	2-4 m
Growth rate	Fast
Foliage	Narrow, glossy, evergreen
Flower colour	Bright yellow, sometimes apricot or peach
Flower season	Almost year-round in warm climates
Climate zone	Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun for best flowering
Watering	Drought-tolerant; water moderately when young
Soil / mix	Adapts to most well-drained soils
Temperature	Heat-loving, 22-40°C; frost-tender
Humidity	Tolerates a wide humidity range
Fertilizer	Light balanced feed in growing season
Pruning	Trim to shape; wear gloves, sap is toxic
Repotting	Every 2-3 years for potted plants
Propagation	Seeds or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests & problems	Generally pest-resistant; occasional scale
Toxicity / safety	Highly toxic; seeds especially deadly
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

Used for screens, hedges and roadside planting in hot, dry locations where it provides constant yellow colour. Strictly ornamental and must be sited away from children, pets and grazing animals.

Growing tips

In Indian gardens it thrives in full sun and poor soil with little watering once established. Always wear gloves when pruning and dispose of the toxic seed pods safely.

Yellow Oleander Care

Yellow Oleander (Cascabela thevetia) is a hardy, sun-loving shrub that thrives in full sunlight and well-draining soil. Water moderately once the top layer of soil dries out, and avoid waterlogging as it prefers slightly dry conditions between waterings. It tolerates heat and drought well, making it an easy, low-maintenance choice for Indian gardens, and a light prune after flowering keeps it bushy and encourages more blooms.

Where to place Yellow Oleander

Grow Yellow Oleander in a bright, open spot that gets at least 5-6 hours of direct sun each day, such as a terrace, balcony corner or garden border. It works well as a flowering hedge, screen plant or a standalone accent in a large pot. Because every part of the plant is toxic if ingested, place it away from young children and pets, and wash your hands after handling or pruning.

Yellow Oleander Benefits & Uses

Yellow Oleander is prized for its cheerful, funnel-shaped yellow flowers that bloom for much of the year, adding steady colour to any garden. Its dense, evergreen foliage makes it useful as a natural privacy screen or windbreak, and it is a favourite for temple and roadside plantings across India. Being drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, it is an ideal ornamental for gardeners who want reliable colour with minimal fuss.

Why buy Yellow Oleander online in India

Buying Yellow Oleander from GardenGo means your plant is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives fresh and alive rather than stressed from days in transit. You can pick the size that suits your space right on this page, and add pots, soil and tools to the same order. Every plant is checked before dispatch, so you receive a healthy, well-rooted specimen ready to plant.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Yellow Oleander?

Once established it is very drought-tolerant. Water young plants and pots moderately; let the soil dry between waterings to prevent rot.

How much sun does it need?

It needs full sun for the heaviest flowering. In shade it grows lankier and produces noticeably fewer yellow blooms.

Is Yellow Oleander safe for pets?

No. It is highly toxic, and the seeds are especially deadly. Keep it away from pets, livestock and children at all times.

When should I repot it?

Repot potted plants every 2-3 years into a larger, well-drained container before the growing season starts for healthy growth.

How do I propagate Yellow Oleander?

It grows from seeds or semi-hardwood cuttings in warm weather. Wear gloves, as both the sap and seeds are highly poisonous.

Why is my plant not flowering?

Insufficient sun or excess nitrogen are common causes. Provide full sun and a light, balanced fertiliser during the growing season.

Can it be grown in a pot?

Yes, it adapts to large containers but needs more regular watering and feeding than ground-grown plants and benefits from full sun.

How poisonous is Yellow Oleander?

Extremely. The seeds contain potent cardiac toxins and have caused fatal poisonings, so dispose of the seed pods carefully and safely.

Is it good for hedges?

Yes, its fast growth and dense foliage make a fine flowering hedge or screen, though it must be sited away from children and animals.

What fertiliser does it need?

It needs little feeding. A light balanced fertiliser once or twice during the growing season supports steady flowering.

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