Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)

[Durgan]

Castor Bean
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?CastorB 29 May 2009 Red Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis)

This is the red type as opposed to the green. It is located in an full sun location, and my objective is to see how large it will grow. The tropical appearance, with the large colorful leaves are most attractive in our northern climate. There are two plant in the same location, one will be removed as they get larger. The plants were started indoors in late April, and planted outdoors on 21 May.The plant is susceptible to frost.

[pinetree]

I planted mine in big pots this year, I'm curious to see how they do

I never thought about starting them early, how is your sucess rate transplanting them?

[Durgan]

I planted mine in big pots this year, I'm curious to see how they do

I never thought about starting them early, how is your sucess rate transplanting them?

I only transplant to the garden, and don't even disturb the root. They thrive, but I only have two or three each year.

[Durgan]

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?CastorBeN 18 June 2009 Castor Bean Ricinus communis
The green plant was purchased from a garden supply. The weather has been cool so they are growing slowly. Both are in ideal ground conditions, so it will be interesting to see how large they get before the season ends.