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- Q.Oleander Dangers? - I know ingesting Oleander is a deadly poison. However, is there any danger in planting oleanders around a patio where ...
- Q.Oleander Trees - do oleanders flower on old or new wood
- Q.My Oleander Bush Flowers Are Turning Brown In Bud. - the bush seems to produce flower buds but they never develop. The turn brown and sometimes they have small millipede ...
- Q.Planted Oleanders 15 Ft. From Fruit Trees. Will The Fruit Become Poisoned? - Zone 9 rocky soil santa cruz mountains/oleanders planted below fruit trees at a slightly lower level.
- Q.Multiple Oleander Baby Plants In One Pot? - Hello! I received three very young oleander plants (ca. 28-25cm tall). I am not sure if I can plant all ...
- Q.What Is The Maximum Heat Temperature For Oleanders? - The local high temperatures for the last several days have been over 100 ...102,103,104,105 106 and a scorching 107 yesterday. ...
- Q.Is 6 Ft Too Much Spacing When Planting Oleander Privacy Hedge? - Your website calls for at least 4 feet apart. Should I replant to get the privacy hedge effect?
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Anonymous on
April 12, 2021Q.Oleander Dangers?
I know ingesting Oleander is a deadly poison. However, is there any danger in planting oleanders around a patio where one might have a table with food? I don't know if there are droplets or 'gasses' emanating from the plant or any similar danger. Of course, we'd make sure no leaves from the oleander get onto the table or the food! Please advise. Thank you!
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Research shows that a child eating even a single leaf can be fatal. I didn't find anything that says there are toxins that emanate from the plant, however, the leaves are just as toxic when they're dry, so I imagine their dust isn't good to be around. I suggest looking for something else to plant near an eating area, just to be safe and free from worry.
Here's a good article about it:
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 5, 2021Q.Oleander Trees
do oleanders flower on old or new wood
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 7, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It flowers on new wood.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/no-flowers-on-oleander.htm
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Anonymous on
June 12, 2021Q.My Oleander Bush Flowers Are Turning Brown In Bud.
the bush seems to produce flower buds but they never develop. The turn brown and sometimes they have small millipede type insects in the buds. W have had them about six weeks from Thompson and Morgan. It has been suggested that this a disease and that we need to take them out of the soil and repot then in fresh compost. Does this sound like a sensible action.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 23, 2021
Certified ExpertA.They could, very well, be diseased. Though, if these are grown in compost by itself- This will be the issue. Compost is very strong without amending it with something that lacks nutrients.
This collection of articles will help you to know what care the shrub requires:
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Anonymous on
June 30, 2021Q.Planted Oleanders 15 Ft. From Fruit Trees. Will The Fruit Become Poisoned?
Zone 9 rocky soil santa cruz mountains/oleanders planted below fruit trees at a slightly lower level.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.According to the article below, it sounds like the oleander would not affect fruit trees 15 feet away.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-toxicity.htm
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myindoorgarden on
July 3, 2021
GermanyQ.Multiple Oleander Baby Plants In One Pot?
Hello! I received three very young oleander plants (ca. 28-25cm tall). I am not sure if I can plant all three together in one pot for a bushier look (and space saving). I intend to grow this plant indoors since I do not have a garden. Summer outing to the balcony is possible : ) I've read that oleander plants need to be spaced out in the garden, but I am not sure if the same applies for potted plants. Will they compete with each other for space, effecting their happiness? I'm looking forward to get an expect opinion : ) Thank you in advance! Eve
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would separate them, or carefully remove all but one. (This plant is quite toxic.) They will compete, more, for space in container than they will outside.
Garden centers, and vendors, will follow this bad practice for a bushier look. It is not how the plant prefers to grow. Ultimately, it will grow better with a single plant per container.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/growing-oleander-in-containers.htm
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Anonymous on
July 15, 2021Q.What Is The Maximum Heat Temperature For Oleanders?
The local high temperatures for the last several days have been over 100 ...102,103,104,105 106 and a scorching 107 yesterday. I blocked the sun using cardboard squares on wood stakes when the temperature is highest during mid to late afternoon
- Answered by
luis_pr on
July 16, 2021A.Mine in Texas have been exposed to temps as high as 117F in previous years so I water & mulch them deeply during those hard times. Water deeply like you wood a shade tree but not often. Test the mulched soil first. Maybe 1-2 a week depending on heat and local rains? As they do not get enough water, they drop leaves and the canopy opens up. So it probably depends on other factors such as the cultivar, drying winds, fertilizer (do not fertilize when hot or very hot), mulch, soil type, available afternoon/evening shade from other trees/structures/building, etc. Test the soil and do not water if the soil feels moist or soggy... if it is going to be very hot and the soil feels soggy (or there is also a chance of windy conditions), I may water that one time.
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Anonymous on
July 23, 2021Q.Is 6 Ft Too Much Spacing When Planting Oleander Privacy Hedge?
Your website calls for at least 4 feet apart. Should I replant to get the privacy hedge effect?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I think that it would be better to leave them as it. They will fill out that area just fine. $ feet would be the very least that you would space them.
Here are more articles that will help you with the shrubs:
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