Flowers are in full bloom; just keep hanging down.
This is to be expected with young growth. As the shrub ages, it will maintain a more rigid structure. For now, you can leave them, as they make an attractive drooping flower, or stake them up. Just put a bamboo stake next to it, and tie it, loosely, with soft string.
This article will help you with the care of the shrub: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-growing-tips.htm
I have had my cuttings rooting for at least 2 mos. and now they are rooted well. So as you can see I have potted them up; should I place them under the tree outdoors or where?
It is best to make sure that the roots fill out a one gallon container before planting. Grow them in full sun to part shade. Harden them off first by taking them out during the day in a shady area and brining them in at night. Do this for a few days. This article will help you on their requirements: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-growing-tips.htm
My oleander trees are suffering from the incurable disease affecting most oleanders in San Diego.......The leaves are mottled green and brown and look sickly, however the suckers which are growing from the base are brilliant green and look healthy.Can I let these suckers grow to replace the sick leaves, or will they too be eventually affected with the disease?...Thank you. ron larocca calron19@yahoo.com
Yes, you can cut them to take over, but they will eventually succumb to the same disease. Once plant diseases have established in areas heavily populated with humans they are very difficult to rid.
Your extension service is probably well aware of the issue. They will give you means by which to control the illness, but if this is widespread, as it sounds, then you won't get rid of it.
This link will help you to find the closest extension service to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
Would like a variety of large growing oleanders
We make it a policy not to make product or vendor recommendations but oleanders are available through southwestern nurseries via mail.
Its leaves are curling and becoming brittle. It's in a pot in front of window. I mist every other day. Right now the water wand is saying it's moist. What should I do?
That can be caused by improper watering, insect pests or leaf scorch. This article should help identify the problem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-leaf-curl.htm
Hi Jackie, I enjoyed your article about the best ways and times to trim Oleander and will take it all to heart. We recently purchased our home in Tucson, AZ and have inherited many of these beautiful plants. Unfortunately, it snowed about 2 weeks ago, and now many of the plants or parts thereof have dead leaves. I know i am supposed to wait until Late Winter to prune again, but would it hurt to just trim the dead portion off right now since they are so unsightly? Thanks in advance for any feedback you can offer Kevin Carroll
The concern with pruning now is that you will expose the underlying foliage to further frost damage. The frozen/dead leaves do provide some protection until the danger of frost is past, which in Green Valley area is mid-late March. If you choose to prune off the dead foliage now, the alternative is to watch the weather reports and frost warnings and cover the plants overnight as needed.
Here is a link to an article with some tips on protection. Notice the last paragraph about watering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm
Should I cover my oleander plant to protect from frost in the winter? How long can I leave it covered?
Yes you should cover it. You can choose to monitor the weather and frost warnings and cover the plant with a sheet when an overnight frost is predicted. When temperatures warm up in a day or two, remove the covering to allow air and light circulation. Last average frost date for your location in Bryan, Texas is mid to end of March.
Here are more winterizing tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-winter-care.htm