Help! Drooping Leaves :(

Question

I purchased an oleander tree and planted it in a large pot and gave it about 2 gallons of water (one gallon the first day, another gallon the second day). The bottom leaves are now drooping but still very green. Did I over water??? It was real perky the first day I got it and three days later, the bottom leaves are drooping. Please help, I want it to live forever 🙁

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Answer 1

Yes, drastically. These are very drought tolerant and will not tolerate wet soils. Only water when the top 4 or 5 inches of soil are completely dry. Make sure that your container has PLENTY of drainage holes to allow any extra water out.

Treat with a fungicide, and make sure to treat the tree as it would be in its native environment. And please, have care with this deadly toxic species.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/growing-oleander-in-containers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm