How to Grow Oleanders from Cuttings

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take 4 to 6-inch tip cuttings.

   The cuttings should not be "busy" with leaves.
   
   There should also be no flowers or flower buds on the cutting.
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   Step 2: Strip the lower (cut end) half to 2/3 of the cutting's leaves off.

   , This helps encourage root formation in the next step. , Place the cut end of the cuttings in the water, and keep in a shady spot indoors. , Just try to keep the water level about the same. , Early signs of rooting include the formation of a couple small bumps or bulges on the stem, just below the lowest set of leaf nodes.
   
   Once these bumps occur, rooting will occur shortly after. ,,,, If you live north of zone 9, keep your oleander in a pot indoors in the winter, as winter temperatures in those climates will kill it.
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   Step 3: Cut the remaining leaves to half length.

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   Step 4: Get a small clear glass jar and add an inch or two of water to the bottom.

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   Step 5: Add small amounts of water to the jar as needed to replace water lost to evaporation.

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   Step 6: In 2 - 3 weeks

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   Step 7: rooting should occur.

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   Step 8: Once the roots reach about 1/2 to 1 inch long (this will happen very quickly once roots have started forming)

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   Step 9: plant it in a pot filled with potting mix

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    Step 10: at about the same depth as the water line was on the cutting.

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    Step 11: Give it water right away

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    Step 12: and keep watered

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    Step 13: but make sure it drains well.

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    Step 14: In about a year

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    Step 15: it will be big enough to be repotted into a gallon-size pot.

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    Step 16: Continue with repotting as needed

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    Step 17: or if you live in USDA Planting Zone 9 - 11

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    Step 18: plant in the ground.

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