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Old 09-25-2012, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Patty55 View Post
Another plant that is highly toxic to animals and people is Oleander, the leaves, flowers and sap all highly toxic. If you're playing with it you should wear gloves.
Sorry, but that's just pure hogwash. Studies have found there is NO toxicity associated with exposure to human or animal skin. I handle oleanders all the time taking cuttings to root, and have never had so much as a rash. And you would have to intentionally ingest lots & lots of leaves just to make yourself sick.

So.....Not to worry. Enjoy your oleanders!!

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