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EXOTIC TROPICAL FOLIAGE: Our Castor Bean plants known more as Castor oil plant, feature large, dramatic leaves in rich shades of uge copper-red leaves and clusters of creamy yellow blooms, creating a bold statement in any garden. With a mature height of 36 - 48 inches, they are ideal for adding architectural interest alongside garden seeds or as part of your tropical plants collection.
IDEAL GROWING CONDITIONS: Our plants thrive in USDA Zones 5–11 and grow as fast-growing annuals in cooler climates. They flourish in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them suitable for both outdoor landscapes and felxible botanical interests.
SIMPLE PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow 1-2 plant seeds directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Soak seeds for 24 hours to break the seed coat and sow at a depth of 1/4 inch. Compatible with seed starter kits or sprouts growing kits for easy germination success.
BLOOM & POD FEATURES: Our Castor Bean flowering plants produce creamy yellow blooms followed by striking maroon pods. This eye-catching display makes them an excellent choice for gardens with flower seeds to plant outside, ensuring vibrant seasonal beauty.
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE MADE EASY: At the end of the season, cut and discard the plant after the first frost to maintain garden health. With proper care, our seeds ensure a stunning display in just one growing season, ideal for pairing with other tropical plant seeds or other high-quality seeds for year-round appeal.
Ricinus communis, or Castor Bean, known more as Castor Oil Plant, is a tropical annual that makes quite a stunning presence in the garden. This variety, Impala, produces large, copper red leaves. This tall annual is often used to make a back-drop for other lower-growing plants in the summer garden. It freely self-sows. Start Castor Bean seed directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed after danger of frost has passed. Press the seed into soil, cover it with 1/4 inch of soil and keep the seed moist but not wet. With a temperature of 65 – 70F, germination is usually in 14 days. Grow Castor Bean in full sun. It prefers well-amended, fertile soil. Space plants 36 - 48 inches apart. To get a head start on the growing season, the flower seeds can be started indoors for transplanting out. Caution: all parts of the plant, including seeds are poisonous.