Rob no still not showing.

I love oleanders thought I would share.Stellas from OGW.

Funny you mention oleander, i rooted one over winter kept it in water all winter and put in pot about 2 weeks back looks very similar to yours.
My big one i may get rid of and keep little one.
Im sure you know you have to be carful with the plant also.

My Italian neighbor rooted it for me in water like you said and gave it to me about a month ago.It's my first Oleander and it reminds me of the Bahamas.In the Bahamas they grow wild all over the place just like in Europe.

Deadly poison is what Martin means, I think.  Watch kids and pets around it.  No chewing.

noss

Yes that is what I was told thanks for sharing.

I prefer eating figs. oleanders are toxic to many different animals. Deadly for cows, supposedly.

Really is it on the same level as castor beans?

I'll put it to you this way:  http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jul/26/local/me-59440

If that isn't enough of a testament to how poisonous it is, I don't know what is.  Several similar cases have occurred over the last decade.  This is NOT a plant you want to have around your house with little ones around :)  Plant an invasive like Rose of Sharon instead.

These plants are all over the Southwest.
Lovely and deadly.

Robert,
You know I got nothing but love for you little brother so take my advice and get rid of it.

You don't want some kid to come over and chew on one of the leaves.
Expect it when you least expect it.

Maybe I'm over reacting?
Better safe than sorry.

I'm with Rafed.  My firm belief is ... if it can kill a cow, it's probably not something you want around your home nor your family....

I'm with you all.You guys gave me a great idea.Instead of stuffed grape leaves.I'm gonna make stuffed oleander leaves with pecans,walnuts and cashews and leave them near my fig trees.I'm pretty sure you know for who they are?

Rob, if it works I want to know!

When growing up in San Antonio and Seguin, neighbors all had oleanders.  Had fun playing with them, although never ate one.  The stems were long, straight and knot free.  They weren't particularly strong, but we did make lots of play bows and arrows from them.