We just received an ormental plant called the Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica L), and I have been trying to find some information about it, such as where to plant it, how to care for it, etc., and read that all parts of the plant are toxic. Has anyone any experience with this plant?
Since I live in Florida I had posted this on the Regional site, but realize I could use help from anyone living elsewhere also.
Jamspread
full sun to half day sun, put next to a trellis or pergola,blooms in summer,grows in all directions.needs tied up at first, water when dry and thats about it, feed once a month in summer, no feed in winter. Mine is blooming now in a sunny flower bed at work.
Kyle
Thanks for the info Kyle. Do you know anything about its toxcitity, and is it for just humans (as if I wanted to take a bite out of it :-) or is it a problem for animals?
Jamspread
On whether it's poisonous for pets, I would go to the pet forum and browse around--there have been several discussions of this with links posted to websites that give info on which plants are poisonous to pets.
Florida printed several books on onamental poisonous plants in the past. Check with your local dept. of agriculture, or county extention office for info..many have free flyers with all kinds of info
:-)
I had a book on poisonous plants from Fl at one time..will look for it ....
