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Ricinus communis, Castorbean, Castor Oil plant, Palma Christi, Ricin, Wonder tree, Krapata

Ricinus communis

Castorbean, Castor Oil plant, Palma Christi, Ricin, Wonder tree, Krapata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPoisonous or toxicEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

30-40 ft tall tropical perennial usually behaves as an annual in the temperate regions where it grows up to 10 ft tall. There are several cultivated varieties with strikingly different foliage colorations, including purple, dark red, bronze-green, maroon, bright green with white veins, and just plain green. Although it grows very rapidly with little care or insect pests and produces a mass of lush tropical foliage, its use in cultivation should be discouraged because of the extremely poisonous seeds. Blooms most of the year in dense inflorescences, with female flowers just above the male flowers. Castorbean is cultivated for the seeds which yield a fast-drying, non-yellowing oil, used mainly in industry and medicines. The castor oil is extracted from the beans, which is used for medicinal purposes. In S. American traditional medicine the juice from the leaves is used against rheumatism, headache, ringworms and warts.





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Ricinus communis - Castor Oil Bean

Castor Bean, Castor Oil plant. A striking tree-like plant to 15' often grown in gardens for effect - the handsome leaves are up to 3' wide and palmately divided into 5 To 11 crenate lobes. It is also grown in northern zones in summer. Fast growing. Seeds poisonous if eaten. Easily grown. Plant the seeds at 1" depth using a well draining soil mixture. Provide bright light and keep lightly moist.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$19.95