La Oleander It is a shrub that can measure five meters in height and that maintains a green color in its leaves throughout the year. Are leaves they appear opposite each other along branches that end with flowers.
Our flowers They appear in summer and can be white or pink in different shades. They are very pretty flowers, showy and give off a delicious smell.
This plant also produces about fruits dark brown, very large and found in pods.
Despite having seeds, the propagation of this plant is usually made through cuttings formed by branches of the Oleander. These branches are put in water until they take root, and when this happens they will be planted in the ground.
The care of this plant are very basic. It is a Mediterranean plant that likes humidity but not excess water, even withstanding drought, so watering should be normal, between two or three times a week, especially if the plant is in a pot. The sun likes direct.
It does not bear the cold well, if the temperatures drop below five degrees the plant can die, so it will be better to cover it or if it is in a pot, introduce it inside.
Oleander is a totally poisonousfrom its roots, to its flowers through its leaves. The seeds are just as poisonous. The plant is often used to make poisons against insects. You have to be careful with the intake of this plant.
However, no matter how toxic it is, it is a plant widely used by grounds for its beautiful flowers, although care must be taken that no animal or child approaches it and can put it in the mouth.
More information – The most poisonous plants II.
