In their natural habitat, wild oleanders can reach heights of up to six meters or more. Such a size is not possible in a pot culture - the dimensions of every pot, no matter how large, are too small - but here too, the quite vigorous bushes can grow up to two or even three meters high.
How fast does an oleander bush grow?
The growth of an oleander varies depending on the variety and care, on average it grows about 30 cm per year. For optimal growth, sufficient water, regular fertilization, annual repotting and pruning are crucial.
Always take good care of the oleander bush and prune it regularly
How pronounced the growth of the oleander actually is depends essentially on two factors. On the one hand, not all varieties grow equally vigorously, because there are dwarf-like specimens among oleanders as well as some that you can literally watch as they grow. The second factor is care: Oleanders need a lot of water, need to be fertilized regularly and repotted and cut back once a year. By pruning you stimulate new shoots and thus the growth of the plant.
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On average, an oleander grows around 30 centimeters per year, although this value can of course vary greatly from variety to variety.
