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Calypso Oleander (Nerium oleander 'Calypso') growing in South Florida
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Calypso Oleander — South Florida Plant Guide

Nerium oleander 'Calypso'

Family: Apocynaceae · Shrub

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low1/10

Once established (12–18 months), Calypso Oleander is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Very low water. Outstanding drought tolerance. Same as species.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12.

Schedule: February and September balanced fertilizer.

Tolerância ao Sal

High (8/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
615 ft
Largura Madura
510 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
fast
Demanda de Água
1/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
8, 9, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
10/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Calypso Oleander grow in South Florida?

Calypso Oleander has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Calypso Oleander safe for pets?

Calypso Oleander is not safe for pets. EXTREMELY TOXIC — FATAL to cats, dogs, and horses. All parts. MANDATORY disclosure. DO NOT install where pets have access.

How much water does Calypso Oleander need in South Florida?

Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Calypso Oleander is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Calypso Oleander tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Calypso Oleander has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Calypso Oleander available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Calypso Oleander is classified as: allowed. Legal.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Legal. EXTREME TOXICITY MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURE.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Legal. PREFERRED CULTIVAR for Leaf Scorch resistance.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Legal. Preferred cultivar for Leaf Scorch resistance.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Legal. Mandatory toxicity disclosure.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Legal. Mandatory toxicity disclosure.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.

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