Pink Oleander Nerium oleander flower, host plant
for Polka-dot Wasp Moth Syntomeida epilais

Polka-dot Moth Syntomeida epilais
caterpillars on Oleander Nerium oleander

Botanical Name: Nerium oleander

Common Names: Oleander

Plant type: Large Shrub / Tree

Zone: 8 - 11

Light: Sun

Size: Up to 15 feet. Can be trimmed to shrub size.

Water: Water frequently especially when first transplated

Soil: Well drained soil

Propagation: Cuttings

Bloom: White, pink, yellow

Note: Host plant for Polka-dot Moth Syntomeida epilais also called Wasp Moth.

Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous including smoke from a fire burning oleander leaves or plant parts.

Note: Watch for orange caterpillars with black tufts of hair. These caterpillars are the Polka Dot or Oleander Wasp Moth.