How do I propagate my Oleander?

The Oleander olive tree is a true picture, so in summer it is hard to take your eyes off this beauty. If you have ever been to the Mediterranean, you probably know this eye-catcher! This is where the Oleander originates from. The Oleander loves stony and arid soil. Although this plant is not thirsty, the Oleander blooms beautifully throughout the summer and well into the autumn!

What do you need to propagate the Oleander?

There are two ways to take cuttings from an Oleander, by cutting and by tearing. To take cuttings, you do need some supplies to make it a success. First of all, you need an Oleander, of course, and you also need sharp, clean scissors or a knife. You also need to decide in advance whether you will put your baby Oleander in water or in soil. If you put the cutting in water, you need a (preferably) transparent glass filled with lukewarm water. If you put the cutting in soil, you will need a small pot of your choice with some potting soil.
Touching the Oleander can cause skin irritation, so we recommend wearing gloves when taking the cutting.

The Oleander cutting

Oleander cuttings are best taken at the end of summer, when the plant is in full bloom. Taking an Oleander cutting is not very difficult and the success rate is quite high, but you need to have a lot of patience! Cut or cut off a stem at the side of the plant and put it in water or in potting soil. Potting soil is preferred, but if you like to watch your Oleander grow, you can also put it in water!

Taking care of the Oleander cutting

Once you have your cutting, place it in the sun and make sure the soil is always moist. If your cutting is in potting soil, a slightly moist soil is more than enough! Make sure the cutting is in a warm and sunny place, now it is time to wait. It can take up to two months for the cutting to take root!

Other way of taking cuttings

The above method of taking cuttings is the best for the Oleander, you do not damage the roots and the mother plant will continue to grow well. You can also take Oleander cuttings by tearing. Depending on the size of the plant, you will need some strong men to do this. You need to divide the plant in two after which you can place both parts separately. Dividing the plant often breaks the roots and the Oleander needs time to recover. If the roots get too damaged, the plant may not flower the following season.