Castor Bean Plant
Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in moist soil, partial shade, high moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Africa, India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20 to 35°C
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
High nitrogen fertilizer (10-5-10)
Watering
Regular but not excessive watering
Plant Weight
3-10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-3 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
2-5 kg seeds per plant
NPK ratio
10:05:10
life Span
Annual to Perennial
Health Benefits
Used for castor oil production, toxic if ingested
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% sand, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Anthracnose.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Lesions on stems and branches, Dark lesions on leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Digestive Aid: Castor oil is a strong laxative.
· Skin and Hair Health: Castor oil promotes hair growth and hydrates skin.
· Anti-inflammatory: Used for pain relief in arthritis and muscle soreness.