Description of
castor bean
: In the
tropics, castor
bean becomes a
small tree. In
areas with long
growing seasons
in the United
States, it will
reach 10 feet.
The distinctive
tropical
character comes
from the large,
hand-shaped
leaves that are
up to 3 feet
wide. Each one
has from 5 to 12
deeply cut
lobes.
Growing
castor bean
:
Castor beans are
indifferent to
soil if they
receive full
sun, adequate
heat, and plenty
of moisture. In
areas with long
growing seasons,
plant them
directly in the
ground after all
danger of frost
has passed and
the ground is
warm enough to
germinate the
seeds. In
frost-free areas
of Zones 9 and
10, they will
live through the
winter. Plant
them at least 3
feet apart.
Propagating
castor bean:
By seed. Before
sowing the
seeds, soak them
for 24 hours in
water or nick
the seed coat
with a file.
Start seeds
indoors 6 to 8
weeks prior to
planting in the
garden. Start
them in
individual pots
for
transplanting.
Uses for
castor bean:
Castor beans are
one of the most
useful plants
for shielding
eyesores or
providing
temporary
screens in the
garden. They
need lots of
room; this plant
is not modest in
size. Side
branches with
flowers are cut
to make
attractive
floral
arrangements;
the spiny
seed-pods are
used in dried
arrangements.
Some people have
a skin reaction
to the foliage
and seedpods.
Castor bean related
varieties:
Impala has maroon-to-carmine
young growth and sulfur-yellow
blooms. Carmencita has deep
red-brown leaves. New Zealand
Purple is deep copperred in all
parts.
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