Seedlings of the date palm, with striped leaves and dark pink flowers

Nerium oleander or oleander (scientific name) is a evergreen shrub, considered one of the beautiful and common plants in gardens and green spaces, but it is highly toxic. Here is detailed information about it: 🌿 General description Scientific name: Nerium oleander Common names: oleander, nerium, false rose Family: Apocynaceae Origin: Mediterranean Basin and Asia Height: reaches 2-6 meters 🌸 Flowers Appear in terminal clusters Colors: pink, white, red, purple, and sometimes yellow Blooming from spring until autumn Sometimes fragrant depending on the variety ☀️ Suitable environment Light: needs full sun, but tolerates partial shade Soil: grows in most types of soil, tolerates drought and salinity Watering: moderate water needs, watered moderately Temperature: tolerates high temperatures, resistant to drought ⚠️ Toxicity All parts of the plant are very toxic (leaves, flowers, stems, sap) Contain compounds affecting the heart such as oleandrin (Oleandrin) Ingesting a small part may be fatal to children, animals, or even adults Even the smoke from burning it is toxic Gloves should be worn when pruning or handling it 🌿 Uses Decoration only, in gardens and roadsides due to its heat and drought resistance Not suitable for eating or traditional medicine Sometimes planted as a "hedge" for its beautiful flowers and rapid growth ✂️ Care and pruning Pruned after flowering to maintain shape Dispose of cuttings safely (not for compost) 🐾 Special warning If you have small children or pets, it is advised to avoid planting it or place it in a location out of their reach.