Climbing Oleander

Strophanthus gratus, Apocynaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Thai Black GingerKaempferia parviflora

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

SatinleafChrysophyllum oliviforme

Physical SupportShade Provision

Barbados GooseberryPereskia aculeata

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Five-leaf YamDioscorea pentaphylla

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Roxburgh FigFicus auriculata

Climbing Strophanthus may be suppressed by the dense canopy and allelopathic effects of Ficus

Wild BetelPiper sarmentosum

Piper species produce piperine compounds that can inhibit growth of other plants including climbing species

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Plant ProductionFiber ProductionPollinator SupportErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Cardiac StimulantTraditional MedicineArrow Poison Antidote

Common Questions

What zones does Climbing Oleander grow in?

Climbing Oleander grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Climbing Oleander?

Good companions for Climbing Oleander include Thai Black Ginger, Satinleaf, Barbados Gooseberry, Five-leaf Yam.

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