Oleander ( Nerium oleander ) is a salient evergreen shrub characterized by long , lance - shaped leaves , a resilient disposition and fragrant bloom in tincture of Marxist , garden pink , yellow and white . A aboriginal of southwest Europe and East Asia , Nerium oleander can be found arise in sunny sites in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zona 8 to 11 . While the bush is beautiful and sounds like a gardener ’s dreaming , it ’s also deadly : Ingesting a exclusive leaf can kill an adult . Due to the plant ’s extreme toxicity , oleander may not be a suitable bush for family with little children or pets , and the risk of exposure may be too heavy even in an adults - only home .
All Parts Are Toxic
Oleanders contain two extremely toxic cardiac glycoside , oleandroside and nerioside . These toxic components be in all share of the industrial plant , from the leaves to the ramification , ejaculate , flower and even the flower ambrosia . toxin are effective whether the plant is fresh or dry , and beloved made from the flowers is also poisonous .
Ingestion May Be Fatal
Ingesting even a very lowly art object of the flora may be fatal . People have die from using Nerium oleander branches as skewers for heart and soul . Also , children have been envenom from chewing leaves and sucking nectar from blossoms . Poisoning symptoms may admit severe tum painful sensation , diarrhoea , regurgitation , nausea , impuissance , lightheadedness and irregular heartbeat . Also , pupils may appear exposit . In the bad suit scenario , respiratory paralysis , coma and death take place . Contact your health care supplier or call the American Association of Poison Control Centers ' complimentary , secret Poison Help line at 800 - 222 - 1222 if you distrust someone has been envenom by Nerium oleander .
Pets Are at Risk
Oleander is also extremely toxic to cats , dogs and horses . Poisoning symptoms in pets may include colic , sweating , incoordination , difficulty breathing or shallow breathing , and diarrhea , which may deform blinking . Pets may also suffer heftiness tremors and be unable to stand up up . They may die from cardiac failure . If your favored ingests rose bay , contact your veterinarian , or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888 - 426 - 4435 . The ASPCA may load a $ 65 consultation fee .
Protect Yourself When Handling
Simply touch an Nerium oleander plant can cause skin irritation , especially if you come into inter-group communication with the plant sap . If you are cultivating an Nerium oleander , wear gloves when you prune the shrub , and wash off your hands well later on . Disinfect your pruning shear by soaking your tools in a solution that is adequate function alcoholic drink and piss for five minutes . Rinse with water and strain dry . Do not burn oleander clippings * * , * * as the smoke can vex the eyes and lungs . Do not compost Nerium oleander ; instead , secure cutting in a dish and throw away .
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