These are outside in Ohio
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Can you tell me what kind of plant this is and is it tropical?
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That is olinander a tropical plant that will not live in the winter outside in your climate.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 09, 2016
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Oleander, a very beautiful flowering bushy kind of tree. Down here in deep south they're basically evergreen and I've seen some probably 15' tall or more. They come in several different color flowers and they are poisonous. At least, that is what I've always heard. It's pronounced Oh-lee-an-der.
ObiaMan
on Oct 09, 2016
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It's oleander. Very tough; used all over California and as freeway planting in the Napa and Sacramento areas.
Gretchen
on Oct 09, 2016
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laurel garden
Marta Pezzo
on Oct 09, 2016
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Oleander is also grown in Queensland, Australia. It's parts are very poisonous especially the sap, so be very careful about having them growing in your yard.
Mku9582943
on Oct 10, 2016
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Oleander. I've got about 50 of them on my property. Cut them back so they get bushier, or they will get way too spindly. Take it inside for the winter.
Lanie Dreer
on Oct 10, 2016
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It's oleander, it's tropical & the sap is toxic so try to keep the sticky stuff off your skin when trimming.
Sch1123807
on Oct 10, 2016
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Oleander great plants
Shirley Pierce
on Oct 10, 2016
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Oleander. Deer won't, eat them,!
Gun10395229
on Oct 10, 2016
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I lived in northern Calif. for a while and the picture is definitely Oleander they are hardy for frost but not deep freezing and all part of the plant are poison to humans and pets indoors bright light and prune as necessary be ware of the dripping sap it'll ruin wood floors keep newspaper under it if pruned indoors till it stops dripping. Other than that it is very easy to grow in pots or beds and can even prue the roots to keep manageable. Have fun!
Lance Lauritsen
on Oct 10, 2016
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DO not burn the dead leaves or parts you trim off the smoke is poison also from them, if you own pets of any kind this plant is toxic to all animals and humans, so ware good gloves and treat it like what it is poison
Christine
on Oct 10, 2016
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This is oleander. Where do you live? It is considered semi-tropical and can weather some drought. It is poisonous - we had a dog killed eating a leaf. Joan C. Master Gardener near Palm Springs
Jo810715642
on Oct 10, 2016
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And don't throw leaves in compost! They'll render your soil toxic. If you put that on your veggie beds, you're in big trouble. And don't count on deer not nibbling them. Deer in Ohio won't have learned to avoid them. Even here in Southern California, we have problems with bighorn sheep nibbling oleander and dying. Yes, they are that toxic.
Smoky Zeidel
on Oct 10, 2016
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Yes, it's poisonous, but I've had it for thirty years and never had an animal or child hurt by it. Razing animals are the only ones in real danger. Some fool fed some to a giraffe in the local zoo and killed the beast. 😢
Mary Ker
on Oct 10, 2016
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Oleander, yes it's tropical and poisonous. Keep pets away from it
Artie561
on Oct 10, 2016
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i was buying some to plant and the girl knew me and knew i had horses and dogs and told me do not buy these because of how poison they are if you burn the cuttings or leaves the smoke is also poison and needed to be treated as such you are suppost to take all the cuttings and leaves to a place that can dispose of poison items. and to read up on them and how poison they are, you have to wear gloves and they recommend a face mask when you work with this plant. why they sell this plant i will never know, but i will never plant them no matter how pretty they are, I love my pets and kids to much to take a chance on having them around, you are right kids and pets will eat and chew on everything. you can google the plant or look up posion plants on google there is quite a few on the list I did have some of the plants listed untill I learned they was poison and i no longer have them planted they was all removed after a incident of2 children handled some clippings of elephant ears and put there fingers in there mouth and poison controll had to be called
Christine
on Oct 10, 2016
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I would not plant these or any other plant that is poison
Christine
on Oct 10, 2016
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Oleander -California has them planted in freeway medians..
Carol Price Weller
on Oct 10, 2016
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Definitely oleander and very poisonous even to children and adults will grow extremely large if left to on their own.
Deb7481974
on Oct 10, 2016
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The plant is oleander. The wood and leaves are toxic if eaten, or the branches used to cook food or marshmallows. The plant is not poisonous to the touch unless you are allergic to it.
MazdaKen
on Oct 10, 2016
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This is an oleander plant - considered dangerous for animals if the flower eaten. Expansive use in Australian gardens. Chris
ChristineMargaretThompson
on Oct 10, 2016
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Definitely, oleander, and very poisonous to animals.
Ssp7445603
on Oct 10, 2016
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Yes oleander. I have two in my front yard.
Peggy
on Oct 10, 2016
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Yep, that's oleander - poisonous and it has highly invasive root systems. I would get rid of it before it gets any bigger.
Sue
on Oct 10, 2016
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Oleander plants contain several toxic elements, including cardiac glycosides, saponins, digitoxigenin, oleandrin, oleondroside, nerioside and other unknown toxins. These poisons are found in all parts of the oleander plant and are toxic whether the plant parts are dried or green. Ingestion of any part of the oleander plant can lead to serious illness and possibly death.
Christine
on Oct 11, 2016
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Oleander Google+PinterestShare Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs, Horses, Cows, Birds Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe Common signs to watch for: Drooling Nausea Vomiting Abnormal heart rate Cardiac arrhythmias Weakness Collapse Tremors Seizures Death Google+PinterestShare Print Friendly Oleander is an outdoor shrub, popular for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers. Found commonly in warm locations (e.g., along highways in Hawaii, California, Texas, etc.), all parts of this plant are poisonous to multiple species (e.g., dogs, cats, humans, horses, cattle, etc.). Oleander contains naturally-occurring poisons that affect the heart, specifically cardenolides or bufadienolides. These poisons are called cardiac glycoside toxins, and they interfere directly with electrolyte balance within the heart muscle. The following plants are known to contain glycosides (please see specific plant for more information): Dogbane Giant milkweed Foxglove Kalanchoe Lily of the valley Milkweed Star of Bethlehem The toxins within these plants are similar to digitalis or digoxin, a common heart medication used in both human and veterinary medicine. The level of poisoning varies with the particular plant, part of the plant, and amount consumed. All parts of the plant are generally considered toxic – even the water in the vase has been reported to cause toxicosis. Clinical signs from ingestion include cardiovascular signs (e.g., abnormal heart rhythm and rate), electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., a life-threatening high potassium level), gastrointestinal signs (e.g., nausea, drooling, vomiting, etc.), or central nervous system signs (e.g., tremors, seizures). In severe cases, an expensive antidote, digoxin-specific Fab fragments, can be used for severe, life-threatening cases.
Christine
on Oct 11, 2016
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Christine
on Oct 11, 2016
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I agree with others. It is Oleander. It will die if left out over the winter. If you take it in, do be careful of its poisonous leaves.
Arnytracy
on Oct 11, 2016
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