They are so poisonous, that the bees avoid them, I wouldn't even try. I've seen signs posted near the wild ones in Florida
warning people about how poisonous they are.
June in CA. Beautiful yet deadly Oleander are in bloom. Even so, can they be safely used in arrangements?
be careful every part of the oleander is poisonous. many years ago a girl scout troop was camping out . they were cooking hot dogs on an open fire.they used oleander branches to cook the hot dogs .it killed all of them.
Reply:get a goat they love them.
Reply:Yes, they are very pretty in arrangements; I use them all the time. Just don't eat them.
The girl scout or boy scout story has been around for years.
Reply:You would be playing with danger. Oleander is extremely toxic. Just a little of the sap or even one leaf could be deadly. A child or a pet could ingest it and be dead in no time. It's your call but I don't think it's worth the risk.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
How can i get my white oleander to bloom ?
i live in the northeast and the bush is on my on my patio.it gets about three hours of sun.
How can i get my white oleander to bloom ?
They are a full sun plant and yours probably needs more sun. I've never seen one that didn't bloom though. Remember that all parts of the plant are VERY POISONOUS.
Reply:Oleander is a tough plant and might need a bit more sunlight, we grow them in full sun here. Give it a fertilise and plenty of water and it should flower. Did you know that they are highly poisonous? Make sure you wash your hands after touching it.
Reply:put it where its north facing
Reply:Oleanders prefer a moist, well-drained soil but adapt to drier conditions. Prune in early spring to desired height and shape and to maintain dense habit.
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How can i get my white oleander to bloom ?
They are a full sun plant and yours probably needs more sun. I've never seen one that didn't bloom though. Remember that all parts of the plant are VERY POISONOUS.
Reply:Oleander is a tough plant and might need a bit more sunlight, we grow them in full sun here. Give it a fertilise and plenty of water and it should flower. Did you know that they are highly poisonous? Make sure you wash your hands after touching it.
Reply:put it where its north facing
Reply:Oleanders prefer a moist, well-drained soil but adapt to drier conditions. Prune in early spring to desired height and shape and to maintain dense habit.
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Antone know anything about growing white oleander in zone 6? Looking for different plants to grow...?
or any other suggestions for Zone 6 near the beach
Antone know anything about growing white oleander in zone 6? Looking for different plants to grow...?
I live in Central Florida, but have no clue about what ZONE, nor do I really mind not knowing.
Here Oleander is prolific, and planted along highways etc.
It has its beneficial scopes but I'd never "plant" it.
It can become hugely uncontrolable, is toxic to some animals, Flowering is brief at best, and once established is a plant that you may constantly have to maintain.
As a hedge row, for privacy it can be effective as long as it's pruned appropriately.
As a means to avoid erosion, it's root system may help.
I'd be more inclined,,for instance if you are interested in a privacy effect, to go with those plants that already are assumed to be conditionally hardy, the fullness of which can be determined by a drive around. If it's just aesthetics you want, I'd stay away from Oleander.
Rev. Steven
Reply:I'm not seeing that the Oleander is hardy above zone 8. But you can use the following list to research your likes and dislikes (these ARE hardy in your zone, and some really like the beach soil and wind...)
American Beauty Berry, Roughleaf Dogwood, Red Yucca, Dwarf Wax Myrtle, Coralberry, Beach Vitex, Japanese Black Pine...
See: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/art...
See also: http://www.uri.edu/research/sustland/spl...
Happy Gardening!
Antone know anything about growing white oleander in zone 6? Looking for different plants to grow...?
I live in Central Florida, but have no clue about what ZONE, nor do I really mind not knowing.
Here Oleander is prolific, and planted along highways etc.
It has its beneficial scopes but I'd never "plant" it.
It can become hugely uncontrolable, is toxic to some animals, Flowering is brief at best, and once established is a plant that you may constantly have to maintain.
As a hedge row, for privacy it can be effective as long as it's pruned appropriately.
As a means to avoid erosion, it's root system may help.
I'd be more inclined,,for instance if you are interested in a privacy effect, to go with those plants that already are assumed to be conditionally hardy, the fullness of which can be determined by a drive around. If it's just aesthetics you want, I'd stay away from Oleander.
Rev. Steven
Reply:I'm not seeing that the Oleander is hardy above zone 8. But you can use the following list to research your likes and dislikes (these ARE hardy in your zone, and some really like the beach soil and wind...)
American Beauty Berry, Roughleaf Dogwood, Red Yucca, Dwarf Wax Myrtle, Coralberry, Beach Vitex, Japanese Black Pine...
See: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/art...
See also: http://www.uri.edu/research/sustland/spl...
Happy Gardening!
How to take a poison from oleander?
Oleander (Nerium oleander), is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium.
Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants and contains numerous toxic compounds, many of which can be deadly to people, especially young children. The toxicity of Oleander is considered extremely high and it has been reported that in some cases only a small amount had lethal or near lethal effects (Goetz 1998). The most significant of these toxins are oleandrin and neriine, which are cardiac glycosides (Goetz 1998). "Cardiac glycocides are naturally occurring" plant or animal compounds "whose actions include both beneficial and toxic effects on the heart" (Desai 2000). They are present in all parts of the plant, but are most concentrated in the sap. It is thought that Oleander may contain many other unknown or un-researched compounds that may have dangerous effects (Inchem 2005). Oleander bark contains rosagenin which is known for its strychnine-like effects. The entire plant including the milky white sap is toxic and any part can cause an adverse reaction. Oleander is also known to hold its toxicity even after drying and poisonings have been reported from the smoke of burning Oleander or use of the branches as skewers for food. It is thought that a handful or 10-20 leaves consumed by an adult can cause an adverse reaction, and a single leaf could be lethal to an infant or child. According to the TESS or (Toxic Exposure Surveillance System) in 2002 there were 847 known human poisonings in the United States related to Oleander (Watson 2003). In animals, around 0.5 mg per kilogramme of body weight is lethal to many animals, and various other doses will affect other animals (Inchem 2005). Beware; all animals can suffer a reaction or death from this plant.
How to take a poison from oleander?
Fino uzmes olijander i iscjedis ga :0))))
Reply:read what written above me looks ok dint have time to read my self
Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants and contains numerous toxic compounds, many of which can be deadly to people, especially young children. The toxicity of Oleander is considered extremely high and it has been reported that in some cases only a small amount had lethal or near lethal effects (Goetz 1998). The most significant of these toxins are oleandrin and neriine, which are cardiac glycosides (Goetz 1998). "Cardiac glycocides are naturally occurring" plant or animal compounds "whose actions include both beneficial and toxic effects on the heart" (Desai 2000). They are present in all parts of the plant, but are most concentrated in the sap. It is thought that Oleander may contain many other unknown or un-researched compounds that may have dangerous effects (Inchem 2005). Oleander bark contains rosagenin which is known for its strychnine-like effects. The entire plant including the milky white sap is toxic and any part can cause an adverse reaction. Oleander is also known to hold its toxicity even after drying and poisonings have been reported from the smoke of burning Oleander or use of the branches as skewers for food. It is thought that a handful or 10-20 leaves consumed by an adult can cause an adverse reaction, and a single leaf could be lethal to an infant or child. According to the TESS or (Toxic Exposure Surveillance System) in 2002 there were 847 known human poisonings in the United States related to Oleander (Watson 2003). In animals, around 0.5 mg per kilogramme of body weight is lethal to many animals, and various other doses will affect other animals (Inchem 2005). Beware; all animals can suffer a reaction or death from this plant.
How to take a poison from oleander?
Fino uzmes olijander i iscjedis ga :0))))
Reply:read what written above me looks ok dint have time to read my self
How do you care for an oleander plant over the winter?
I would like to know if it needs a cool dark place over the winter or a bright window?
How do you care for an oleander plant over the winter?
Keep them in a cool but bright place. My parents live in Texas, and they have oleanders in their back yard (Waco), and they survive the winter. Water them once in a while, but otherwise don't do anything to them until spring.
Reply:I love oleanders!
Sounds like you have one in a container. You don't want the roots to freeze.
Our neighbor cuts their outdoor plants back by half in September or October for the winter. Our winters are usually not colder than in the 20's. But we get lots of cold winds and have a chill factor.
Because of this, if I had one in a container I think I would cut it down near the soil and put it in a cool place such as a workshop. I would cover it with an old rug/blanket/tarp until the spring temps were in the 70's at night.
If in the house, you will need a sunny south facing window. Be aware that they are poisonous.
Reply:Oleanders need sun. Period. At all times of year keep them in as much sun as possible and protected from any frost. Come spring, they should be vigourously pruned back to encourage fresh growth and fertilised as they have a tendancy to become "leggy". If this occours you can with these plants cut them as far back as you like and they will shoot new leaves from the wood, but you will in the event of such heavy pruning forfeit one seasons flower. Avoid overwatering these plants at all costs.
How do you care for an oleander plant over the winter?
Keep them in a cool but bright place. My parents live in Texas, and they have oleanders in their back yard (Waco), and they survive the winter. Water them once in a while, but otherwise don't do anything to them until spring.
Reply:I love oleanders!
Sounds like you have one in a container. You don't want the roots to freeze.
Our neighbor cuts their outdoor plants back by half in September or October for the winter. Our winters are usually not colder than in the 20's. But we get lots of cold winds and have a chill factor.
Because of this, if I had one in a container I think I would cut it down near the soil and put it in a cool place such as a workshop. I would cover it with an old rug/blanket/tarp until the spring temps were in the 70's at night.
If in the house, you will need a sunny south facing window. Be aware that they are poisonous.
Reply:Oleanders need sun. Period. At all times of year keep them in as much sun as possible and protected from any frost. Come spring, they should be vigourously pruned back to encourage fresh growth and fertilised as they have a tendancy to become "leggy". If this occours you can with these plants cut them as far back as you like and they will shoot new leaves from the wood, but you will in the event of such heavy pruning forfeit one seasons flower. Avoid overwatering these plants at all costs.
Has anyone seen the movie white oleander?
I just watched this movie and I'm a little confused. Was Astrid sleeping with that woman's boyfriend. I never saw her doing anything with him but the woman thought she was. What was going on there?
Has anyone seen the movie white oleander?
I enjoyed that movie. She wasn't actually sleeping with the woman's boyfriend or fooling around with him. The woman was paranoid and overreacting.
Reply:i don't think she did anything. her mom was a kook. did you like it? i did.
Reply:OK well it was a long tim eago when I watched it, bu tno I don't think so, her mother was a bit paranoid I think
mobility scooter
Has anyone seen the movie white oleander?
I enjoyed that movie. She wasn't actually sleeping with the woman's boyfriend or fooling around with him. The woman was paranoid and overreacting.
Reply:i don't think she did anything. her mom was a kook. did you like it? i did.
Reply:OK well it was a long tim eago when I watched it, bu tno I don't think so, her mother was a bit paranoid I think
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What can i use on my oleander bush to get rid of the caterpillars?
Leave them alone, they turn into butterflys. Do you want to disturb the cycle of life?
What can i use on my oleander bush to get rid of the caterpillars?
Bt is Bacillus thuringensis.....it paralyzes caterpillar guts. So it takes awhile to work. They starve. Anything eating the caterpillars will not be harmed.
Dipel is another brand. Unfortunately Bt can be light sensitive depending on the manufacturer, to be safe, spray in late afternoon when sunlight is fading. Less UV rays to cause problems. Hint; add one drop of dishwashing soap to the mix to help the stuff stay on the plant.
Reply:Do you know how lethal this bush is? The sap can kill a human. Be very careful with it.
Reply:This is a very toxic bush I am surprised you have pests. you can spray an organic product called BT which is short for a long name I can not pronounce let alone spell. It is made by Safer it is in a concentrate form. It kill all the caterpillars and cut worms while leaving the worms in the soil alone. Ask you at you local nursery for it. P.S. When you work with the oleander be sure to wear gloves, and a face mask.
Reply:The first response you got is not as snarky as it first seems. Some caterpillars that live on Nerium Oleander aren't so horrible.
Is it a light orange caterpillar with silver spots and mostly brown hairs? If so, it's not a problem to your plant and you can leave them alone. As othere here have said, oleander is poisonous so you are wise to not mess with it if you can get away with ignoring it.
Is it a dark orange caterpillar with black hairs? Then you will probably want to spray BT if it's been only a few days, but spray poison if longer because this critter may devastate your plant in just a week.
What can i use on my oleander bush to get rid of the caterpillars?
Bt is Bacillus thuringensis.....it paralyzes caterpillar guts. So it takes awhile to work. They starve. Anything eating the caterpillars will not be harmed.
Dipel is another brand. Unfortunately Bt can be light sensitive depending on the manufacturer, to be safe, spray in late afternoon when sunlight is fading. Less UV rays to cause problems. Hint; add one drop of dishwashing soap to the mix to help the stuff stay on the plant.
Reply:Do you know how lethal this bush is? The sap can kill a human. Be very careful with it.
Reply:This is a very toxic bush I am surprised you have pests. you can spray an organic product called BT which is short for a long name I can not pronounce let alone spell. It is made by Safer it is in a concentrate form. It kill all the caterpillars and cut worms while leaving the worms in the soil alone. Ask you at you local nursery for it. P.S. When you work with the oleander be sure to wear gloves, and a face mask.
Reply:The first response you got is not as snarky as it first seems. Some caterpillars that live on Nerium Oleander aren't so horrible.
Is it a light orange caterpillar with silver spots and mostly brown hairs? If so, it's not a problem to your plant and you can leave them alone. As othere here have said, oleander is poisonous so you are wise to not mess with it if you can get away with ignoring it.
Is it a dark orange caterpillar with black hairs? Then you will probably want to spray BT if it's been only a few days, but spray poison if longer because this critter may devastate your plant in just a week.
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