Description
Kaner is commonly known as Indian oleander and Kaner which belongs to the Apocynaceae family in the genus Nerium. Kaner is an evergreen small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. The leaves are long, simple, whorled, linear lance late with horizontal nerves. Leaves are also attractive like flower
Plant Specifications
*Above specifications are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Nerium, Oleander, Kaner. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | up to 5 meters |
| Flower Color | Yellow. |
| Bloom Time | year-round. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in Natural bright light .
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Kaner plant.
Watering
- Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not over water the plant.
- Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
Kaner Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in direct bright light.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural bright light/Indirect bright light. |
| Watering | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 16 to 32 Degrees Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Kaner Special Feature
Beautiful flower.
Kaner Uses
Ornamental Use:
- A very popular ornamental shrub
Medicinal Use:
- Oleander seeds and leaves are used to make medicine
- Oleander is used for heart conditions, asthma, epilepsy, cancer, painful menstrual periods, leprosy, malaria, ringworm, indigestion, and venereal disease
- medical uses – Note: The following information is general guidelines
- Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
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