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.

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.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?XIKJI 18 August 2009 Castor Bean Plants (Ricinus Communis)
The two types of castor bean plants are not a large as normal this year. One is called green and the other is red, referring to the color of the leaves. The seed pods are forming. Sometimes in my zone the seeds do not fully mature if the Fall season is too wet. I grow these plants for the tropical appearance, also to see how large they can get. The plant is an annual in my region. The red was planted from seed and started indoors on about 1 of May 2009. The green type was purchased froms supplier and planted 21 of May 2009.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?MEHOA Summary: Castor Bean Plants 2009