Overwinter oleander properly: This is how your plant stays healthy!

Overwinter oleander properly: This is how your plant stays healthy!

The cold season is just around the corner and for many plant lovers in Cologne that means preparing their exotic treasures for overwintering. The oleander deserves special attention - a favorite among ornamental plants that is known for its lush flowers. But how do you ensure that this Mediterranean beauty also thrives in winter? According to 24garten it is important to choose a suitable location for the oleander. A bright, cool and frost-free place with temperatures between 1 and 5 degrees Celsius is ideal. Temperatures that are too high in heated rooms can stimulate growth while at the same time there is a lack of light for photosynthesis.

A big point in winter care is irrigation. No blanket watering rules apply here, emphasizes 24garten. The amount depends on the size of the plant, pot and root development. A rule of thumb is: keep the oleander dry. Before watering, you should carefully check the soil in the pot; because watering too frequently can have fatal consequences. Once a week is often too much, while the root ball should never dry out completely. It is better to water less often and more thoroughly in order to prevent root rot and thus possibly pests.

The right preparation for winter

If you want to optimally prepare your oleander for winter, you should act in late summer. Pruning makes sense here to shape the plant and promote flower formation. At Pflanzen-Kölle you learn that weak shoots should be removed, which minimizes the risk of disease and improves air circulation. A radical pruning can have a rejuvenating effect even after 10 to 15 years, although you have to accept that fewer flowers will appear in the year after the cut.

This not only turns a rather crowded oleander into a more beautiful plant, but also one that can show off its floral splendor all the more in the coming season. Anyone who uses the right care mix of pruning, careful choice of location and thoughtful irrigation will be rewarded with a blooming oleander.

The constant care

During the cold season, oleander requires regular attention. Weather conditions can change quickly and skillful care is paramount. If everyone follows these instructions, the oleander can be successfully brought through the winter. This way you can enjoy the unmistakable scent and the splendor of colors again next year - a reason for joy for many plant lovers in Cologne!