Oleander Query

[julia-mag]

I bought 2 oleander plants in pots early in year and they are doing fine in the patio pots where I put them. The query I have is that with one of them another different plant has grown up, same size but very pale green leaf with 3 branches and no flower buds, looks. similar to oleander but softer stem . Has anyone else had this 'extra' plant in their pot and knows what it is please? I have emailed the seller and have to wait for an answer (if I get one!) Don,t want to pull it if ita plant worth growing.

[murraymints]

can you post pic ?

[Prudie]

I would guess it's a sucker growing from the stem below the soil line and will never come to anything. Personally I'd cut it off.

[murraymints]

most likely Prud...

[julia-mag]

I am not very clever with pictures but will try later today. Never dreamt that they had suckers! Its certainly strong and healthy and very appealing on the eye. Thank - you

[Chipchopper]

I often find other woody plants growing in pots, where they are not intended. Little oak trees from acorns buried by squirrels crop up often, also birch trees and goat willow seem to find the compost to their liking.
If its not a root sucker, I wouldn't mind betting its a goat willow, they can be very similar to blueberry plants when young and can take over the intended pot plant, just like a cuckoo.

[julia-mag]

As I could not find how to put picture to this section I have sent picture to Ed. hoping he will transfer it for me. I have also sent same picture to supplier of my plants as requested, so hopefully someone somewhere will know the answer.