White Oleander
Veterinary Emergency
Veterinary emergency. Even a single leaf can be fatal. Rush to emergency vet immediately. Do not wait for symptoms.
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Plant Information
White Oleander, Nerium
Apocynaceae
outdoor
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, flowers, leaves, bark, sap
Cardiac glycosides (oleandrin, neriine)
1 to 4 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Collapse
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Death
What to Do
Veterinary emergency. Even a single leaf can be fatal. Rush to emergency vet immediately. Do not wait for symptoms.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About White Oleander
White Oleander is just as toxic as pink oleander — the flower color does not affect toxicity. All parts of the plant contain lethal cardiac glycosides. Even water from a vase with oleander branches is dangerous.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: