The Main Plant entry for Castor Beans (Ricinus communis)

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Common names:
Castor Bean
Castor Oil Plant
Higuera Infernal

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Fruit:Dehiscent
Flower Time:Spring
Summer
Year Round
Uses:Medicinal Herb
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Squirrels
Toxicity:Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
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Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile: oarokf oS r.24sh u
Provide darkness
Days to germinate
Pollinators:Birds
Miscellaneous:Epiphytic

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Castor Bean plant by Dollybelle Jan 14, 2014 1:11 PM 3

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Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 22, 2012 2:41 PM

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