Castor Bean (Ricinus)

Castor Bean

Plants that are identified as castor Bean make up one single species: R. communis. The seeds of what is more commonly known as the castor bean plant are used to produce castor oil, which has a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. Castor oil is used in everything from brake fluids to dyes to industrial lubricants to soaps, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Scientific classification

Genus

Castor Bean (Ricinus)

Family

Spurge

Order

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Castor bean Castor bean 'Carmencita'

Care Guide for Castor Bean

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Castor Bean thrives in warm, humid environments, requiring consistent soil moisture for optimal growth. It benefits from being watered twice a week, especially during its active growing season, to promote robust leaves and prevent premature leaf drop, despite being drought-resistant.

Propagation: Propagation of castor Bean primarily occurs through seed sowing. Success relies on warm temperatures (above 15°C/60°F), ample sunlight, and well-draining soil. Special care is needed for toxic seeds, which should be scarified and soaked before planting. Germination takes about 2-3 weeks with proper conditions.

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