Castor Oil Plant

Ricinus communis

Basics

Plant Type :Herb, Perennial
Hardiness Range : Minimum :9
Maximum :11
Zone : 9,10,11

Height Range : Minimum :152.4
Maximum :304.8

Spread Range : Minimum :121.92
Maximum :304.8

Growth Range :Fast growth rate

Shape : Upright or erect

Exposure (light) : Full sun

Wetness Tolerance : Moist
Persistnece : Semi-evergreen
Leaf Color : Green, Purple

Fall Color : Not showy

Bloom

Color : White
Time : Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer

Fruit Color : Orange, Red
Attribute : NA

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :NA
Environment :NA
Soil Condition :Acidic, Adaptable, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained