Castor Oil Plant

Castor Oil Plant

Overview

Castor Oil Plant is a bold, exotic ornamental with large purple leaves and striking spiky fruits — perfect as a dramatic focal point in the garden.

Key Features

• Space plants about 100 cm apart.
• Growth: Tall, vigorous, architectural
• Planting Outdoors: May (V)
• Large, hand-shaped purple leaves.
• Exotic, tropical appearance.
• Decorative red, spiky seed pods.
• Fast-growing and impressive height.
• Ideal as a statement plant or backdrop.
• Good to Know.
• Seeds are toxic if ingested.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow seeds under cover in March–April.
• Sow at a depth of 2–3 cm.
• Transplant outdoors in May after frost risk.
• Sowing Period: March – April (under cover)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Prefers warm, sunny, sheltered locations.
• Water regularly to support vigorous growth.
• Spacing: ~100 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, nutrient-rich
• Prefers sheltered spots (protect from strong wind).

Harvesting and Use

• Flowering Period: July – October (VII–X)

Product Details

• Type: Annual ornamental plant
• Height: 2–3 m
• Ideal for: Focal planting, backgrounds & garden screens

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