Ricinus communis (any variety) (Castor oil plant (any variety))

Cultivation

Outdoors, grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Use stakes if planted in exposed sites. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely in the growing season and sparingly in winter. Height will be significantl

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Beds and borders, Sub-Tropical, City, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect, Branching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts of the plant, particularly the seeds, are extremely poisonous if ingested. Contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.