Oleanders that are several years old can grow quite tall and wide. But instead of keeping the bush small by constantly cutting it down, you can simply divide it and kill two birds with one stone: Divided oleander bushes are not only smaller, but you have also multiplied them at the same time. However, these shrubs grow very quickly and soon regain their original size.

Older oleander bushes can easily be propagated by division

Properly divide oleanders

Oleander can easily be propagated by dividing, especially since the individual pieces usually take root again quickly and grow quickly. Dividing is the ideal way to make several small oleander bushes out of a perhaps oversized oleander bush - however, these often reach their original size within a short time.

When dividing the oleander, it is best to proceed as follows:

  • Make the division together with the repotting.
  • The best time to do this is in the spring, right after clearing out.
  • Take the oleander out of the pot and gently shake off the soil.
  • Now take a sharp knife and separate the bush into the desired number of pieces.
  • Each individual bush should have several shoots and sufficient roots.
  • Be careful not to damage the roots more than necessary.
  • If root pruning is necessary, also prune the bush above ground.
  • Eventually, fewer roots cannot feed all of the previously existing shoots.
  • Plant the individual specimens in separate pots and water them thoroughly.

Plant divided oleanders - that's how it's done

The same applies to the potting of the isolated oleander as to any other oleander plant.

  • Choose a planter that is as wide as it is deep.
  • This should be about a third larger than the actual root ball.
  • The pot should have drainage holes at the bottom,
  • cover them with shards of pottery - this way the earth cannot be washed out.
  • Fill in the plant substrate (mixed yourself if possible)
  • and put the oleander in it.
  • Don't break any roots.
  • Thoroughly water the oleander
  • and put it in a bright and warm place.

tips

For better rooting, water the divided oleanders with self-made willow water. To do this, cut several pieces of willow into small pieces, briefly boil them in water and let them steep in the broth for 24 hours.

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