Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a popular ornamental evergreen shrub cultivated since the time of the ancient Romans. It offers great garden appeal with its bright flowers which bloom from late spring through to fall. Oleander makes for a great hedge or screening plant but also looks nice in the back of a border. Since it is only slightly frost tolerant it can be grown indoors as a houseplant in colder regions. Its salt tolerance also makes it a great option for coastal gardens. This plant grows well with agapanthus 'Peter Pan', crape myrtle, and holly.

Its common name is similar to the latin specific epithet, oleander which comes from two sources. From one source, the word is derived partly from arodandrum, lorandrum or rhododendron. While the other part, olea is inspired by its similarity in appearance to Olea europea. From the other source, it is believed that oleander is derived from the latin word, ollyo and aner or andros. The word, ollyo means that "I kill" while andros refers to the meaning of man. As this plant is poisonous and it is the only species in its genus, it is then called common oleander.

Nerium oleander, colloquially known as oleander, is a shrub or a small tree, known for its majestic pink five-lobed flowers and deep green lanceolate leaves. Oleander is one of the most poisonous popular decorative garden plants, so it is advised to keep small children and pets away from it.

Oleander is robust and many plant lovers like to cut its branches and insert them into vases for appreciation. Especially in cold areas, many plants are not adaptable for growing indoors in winter, but oleander can resist the low temperature about 40 ? and can decorate the rooms in winter.

Cut off the semi-woody branches of the current year and insert them into a vase. Change water once a day at the initial stage to prevent the sap secreted by the branches from becoming sticky at the cut and causing diseases. And change water once a week after rooting.

Cuttings shipped from Hollister, California-