An ordinary oleander impresses with spectacular beauty, but its charming facade can be deceptive. You have to be aware that this popular decorative plant has a deadly danger.
It’s a poisonous species that can be planted. It cannot be denied a beautiful land, but you must be particularly careful when growing. Always do all the work related to it in protective gloves and never place it in places to which children or animals have access.
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An ordinary oleander is a plant with a Mediterranean origin that It takes breathtaking with the beauty of its pink, white, red or yellow flowers that appear from May and enjoy the eyes until October.
Unfortunately spectacular beauty is in the case of oleanders a cover for their poisonous properties, before which even Sanepid warns. The Poviat Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Koszalin reminded some time ago that they contain, among others oleandrine and cardiac glycosides.
In extreme cases after eating oleandra Therefore, they can lead to a heartbreak, as well as to disorders of its rhythm, convulsions, abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea.
You probably wouldn’t even think of eating it, however It may be dangerous to contact the plant with mucous membranes or damaged skin, e.g. when cutting common oleanders. That is why it is so important to wear gloves and protective clothing and hold it away from animals or toddlers.
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If you like them anyway, you don’t have to give up their cultivation. All you have to do is take precautions. Remember that Although in the natural environment, olander is a bush of several meters, in Polish conditions it is best to plant it in a pot.
In spring and summer, you can take them to the garden, on a balcony or terrace. It will not survive the winter outside due to A passion for a warm, sunny position. As for the recommended ground for Oleander cultivation, the soil rich and rich in nutrients will be ideal.
Do not forget about the regular watering of the oleanders in the season so that they do not start to wither and lose flowers. However, do not overdo it with the amount of water served to him, because then it can rot.
