🌿🌺 Castor Oil Plant – 5 Seeds | Ricinus communis | Exotic Ornamental | Fast-Growing Foliage Plant

Description:

Add a bold, tropical flair to your garden with the striking Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis). Known for its large, star-shaped leaves, rapid growth, and dramatic red or burgundy seed pods, this exotic ornamental is a real showstopper in flower beds or containers.

While valued for its beauty and the castor oil extracted from its seeds, it’s important to note that all parts of the plant, especially the seeds, are toxic if ingested. Always plant with caution and keep away from children and pets.

🌱 Seed Quantity: 5 large seeds (very high germination rate)

🌿 Key Growing Information:

• Latin Name: Ricinus communis

• Common Name: Castor Oil Plant

• Seed Quantity: 5 seeds

• Plant Type: Fast-growing annual (perennial in warm climates)

• Plant Height: 1.5–3 meters (5–10 feet) or more

• Spread: 90–120 cm (3–4 feet)

• Foliage Color: Deep green, bronze, or burgundy

• Flowers: Small, red to pink, followed by spiny seed pods

• Sowing Time: Late spring, after last frost (indoors 4–6 weeks earlier)

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Spacing: 1 meter apart

• Uses: Ornamental, privacy screens, tropical borders, dramatic foliage

• Special Features: Fast-growing, architectural foliage, deer resistant

⚠️ WARNING:
The seeds contain ricin, a highly toxic compound. Do not ingest any part of the plant. Wash hands after handling seeds. Plant with care.

🌿 Growing Tips:

• Scarify seed coat or soak seeds overnight before planting for better germination.

• Start indoors for an early jump on the growing season.

• Loves heat and sun—choose a warm, sheltered spot.

• Fertilize for maximum size and vibrant foliage.

• Cut back before seeds fully develop to avoid self-seeding.

🌟 Fun Fact: Though castor oil is safe and widely used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes, it’s derived from the pressed oil of the seed, not the raw seed itself, which is toxic.

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