Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
it is a type of oleander
Perennial
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
पीला कनेर
African Iris
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Oleander Jaune
African Iris
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Iris africano
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
Iris africano
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and African Iris
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Oleander and African Iris Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and African Iris are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Yellow Oleander and African Iris
Care of Yellow Oleander and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.