Castor Oil Plant
Ricinus communis
Also known as
Castor, Castor Bean, Castor-Bean-Plant, Castor-Oil-Plant, Palma-Christi
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 3m |
50cm | Min | 1m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Castor Oil Plant Overview
The caster oil plant is an attractive tall shrub with dark green leaves with serrated edges. The young leaves are often burgundary red and other selections stays green. The seed is the source of caster oil well-known for it's medicinal value. It self-seed easily making it invasive in some areas like wastelands.
How to harvest Castor Oil Plant
Harvest seeds when mature and ripe.
How to propagate Castor Oil Plant
Seed
Space seeds 60 cm apart and 1.5cm deep. Germination time about 7 days. In nature ants will often carry the seeds around.
Other uses of Castor Oil Plant
Medicinal
Medicinal
The seeds are the source of caster-oil, regarded with very high medicinal value. It has anti-bacterial and antimicrobal value.
Poisonous to Pets
If your pet likes to nibble your plants, check our collection to make sure what they're eating isn't doing them any harm.
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