What is Nerium?
Nerium is a gender for plant species Nerium oleander . He is a member of Apocynaceae or Dogbane family and is currently the only kind of classified in the family Nerium . Nerium oleander is sometimes known as an exile tree, pink laurel or Huang Hua Jia. However, the most respected name for this plant is Oleander. It has dark green, shiny leaves and produces in spring and throughout the summer in spring and during the summer. The flowers grow in clusters and come in shades of yellow, pink, white or red. It is quite popular in the US state of Florida and along the parts of the Mexican Gulf. Oleander is recommended for the US Ministry of Agriculture (USDA) durable zones 8 to 10. It is considered a resistant plant and generally survives at temperatures from 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-9.4 to -6.7 Celsius). However, these colder temperatures can cause damage to the leaves of plants.
Oleander PrefereIt is full of the sun on a partial shadow. It can tolerate wet or dry soil if it has good drainage. Plants are considered tolerant drought, but during the hottest parts of the summer they are better with complementary watering.
as a boundary or hedge privacy, the Oleander plant can also be used as a small size tree. If you want to train, individuals should prune the suction cups back until only a few of the strongest stems remain. It can also be a suitable plant for a container garden.
Although they are used in many different situations of the landscape, all parts of the Oleander plant contain glycoside oleanndrin, which makes the plant one of the most poisonous in the world. All parts of the plant are toxic. It should not be used where children play or in places where they can be used by pets.
Oleander poisoning symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain. There may also be increased heart rate, notOr the heart can even slow down. In some cases, victims can report a yellow halo effect in their vision. Severe poisoning can lead to cardiac arrest and individuals should look for immediate emergency care if ingested.