Easy to grow and quite hardy. Hardiness zones: Use in full sun to light shade. Growth rate will be slightly slower in shadier spots. Will adapt to virtually any soil that has adequate drainage but does not like wet, swampy conditions.
Has also shown to adapt well to rocky soils and banks. Problems: Phomopsis can be a problem, especially if kept in very moist conditions for extended periods. Spider mites have also been seen occasionally on this variety. Phomopsis is a fungal plant disease commonly called dead-arm. Infections usually begin during early growth stages in spring on leaves, fruit and shoots of plants. This disease causes the formation of lesions on shoots and leaves but also can cause fruit rot.
Phomopsis viticola causes significant economic damage to grape vines. Recommended treatments include soil applications of cornmeal, liquid sprays of cornmeal juice and hydrogen peroxide sprays.
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If a horse should ingest oleander, generally the first symptom is colic. With dogs and cats one might see drooling. One might listen for an irregular heartbeat.
So, one would ask, "Why is this plant virtually everywhere? By this I mean gloves, long sleeves and pants, protective eyewear and a mask. I asked my son about this he works for the city in the landscape department and the policy is full hazmat precautions.
When they prune or take out a plant, the plant is cut up and put into the garbage. We should do this with any oleander from our own gardens as well. NEVER put oleander cuttings into your compost pile either. It seems that the toxic compounds remain despite the heat of the composting process. And of course, never burn oleander either.
So, what happened to the person with oleander toxicity? With a couple days of supportive care of the irregular and very slow heart rate and control of the nausea and vomiting, the person went home.
As part of the discharge instructions, it was advised that sleeping under the oleander bushes should be avoided. Good advice to all. You are currently not signed in. If you have an account, then sign in now! Anonymous users messages may be delayed.
Name required. E-mail required. Under the Solano Sun. Author: Jenni Dodini. Every part of the shrub is toxic and can kill humans and animals who eat it. The milky white sap that flows from an oleander wound is poisonous if ingested and can also cause severe skin irritation to those who are sensitive.
Experts at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center state categorically: "Nerium oleander is one of the most poisonous plants known, with all parts of the plant being toxic. Ingestion of just one leaf can cause heart attack and death. Be careful if you ever need to burn oleander; its smoke is also toxic and can cause intoxication. When the plant is cut and burned, it releases poisons that can affect any living creature breathing the fumes.
Instead of burning cut branches and trunks, remove them carefully after donning protective clothing and gloves. Place debris in plastic garbage bags and dispose of it properly. For safety's sake, do not add it to your compost pile. World traveler, professional writer and consummate gardener, Spengler earned a BA from U. She currently divides her life between San Francisco and southwestern France.
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