Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Nerium
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
ओलियंडर
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Oleander
In French
Floride Lisianthus
laurier-rose
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Adelfa
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
oleandro
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Oleander
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Cleander
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Gentianaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Oleander
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Oleander season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Florida Lisianthus and Oleander Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Oleander are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Oleander
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.