This is the best way to proceed

When is the right time to transplant the oleander?

It is high time for transplanting when the roots of the oleander are already growing out of the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. Then you can be sure that there is not enough soil left in the pot for the numerous roots. In many cases, the narrow roots also mean that the oleander no longer blooms as profusely its leaves turn yellow. The reason for this is the lack of nutrients, because in the narrow planter the roots can no longer absorb as much nutrients as necessary for a sufficient supply. Therefore, younger specimens should

• be repotted once a year
• the best time to do this is in early spring
• right after the Clear out of the winter quarters is.
• Older oleanders are only turned around every five years,
• but also more frequently if necessary.
• The replacement of the substrate is immensely important.

Planter and substrate - which one is the right one?

Take one for transplanting slightly larger bucketin which the root ball can comfortably fit. Usually it is sufficient to choose the next larger container and shorten the roots before potting. Older and very large oleanders can also be easily planted in the old pot, but a root pruning is essential. In this case, shorten the root ball by about a third and don't forget to cut back the above-ground shoots to the same extent. The most important thing when transplanting is anyway the fresh substrateYou can mix this yourself or purchase it in stores. Low-humus soil for Mediterranean potted plants is the right choice. Be sure to add Slow release fertilizer add!

Transplant oleanders - that's how it works

• Get the oleander out of its pot.
• If this proves difficult, use a sharp knife to loosen the roots and soil from the edge of the pot.
• Now carefully tear open the root network with your fingers
• and remove the old earth.
• However, rinsing is not necessary.
• Cut the roots back up to a third (if desired)
• and put the oleander in a bucket of lukewarm water.
• Now prepare the planter.
• Place larger pottery shards over the drain hole
• and fill in potting soil.
• Now hold the oleander in the middle of the bucket
• and fill the cavities with soil.
• Press the substrate well and water thoroughly.
• Also cut back the oleander above ground.