What to do with Oleander seed pods?

Question

We have several oleanders we got last year from a nursery and they're  all still in their pots in the backyard.  They had flowers on them at  first,  but then they fell and now there are a bunch of seed pods on  them, many of which have opened with this brown fluff coming out.   Should these all be cut off?  Haven't had any more flowers.  How toxic  are the pods and fluff?  For context, we're in southern California and  we've had the wettest winter in many years.   Thanks so much for any  responses here!

J9a8224098 · Answer

You don't have to remove them, unless you don't want to have any other plants coming up. The are seeds just like the Dandelion has. They will just blow in the wind.

Shoshana · Answer

The pods are just there so the plant can germinate. No need to remove them. The seeds and fluff can be toxic to animals and humans so avoid ingestion.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Actually I remove the pods and discard them.Doing this created for more flowers.

Phyllis · Answer

Thanks for your responses, folks! I think I'll remove the pods and the fluff while wearing gloves. We have four kitties here and I'm nervous about them getting into the mess.

Laura Rogers · Answer

I also remove the pods for continuous blooms and I feed miracle grow once a month for healthy growth.

Phyllis · Answer

Thanks, Laura! Will be doing this, too, soon.

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