Castor bean Torch red-leafed (Ricinus communis) — 150 cm, colourful divided leaves, SEED IS POISONOUS.
Castor bean (Ricinus communis) — Torch red-leafed is a huge-leaved exotic ornamental plant. Decorates primarily with its colourful, divided large leaves. Leaf is burgundy. Cluster flowers insignificant.
Growing
Sow in April–May. Row and plant spacing 50 cm, sowing depth 2–3 cm. Space-demanding.
Tropical-feel specimen plant, garden backdrop. Caution: seed is poisonous.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Fruit/Flower colorRed
Plant height (cm)150 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)July, August, September
Row spacing (cm)50 cm
Plant spacing (cm)50 cm
Sowing timeApril, May
Sowing depth (cm)2.3 cm
Seed requirement (g/10 m²)50 g/10 m²
Seeds per gram2
Avg. germination time (days)21 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)18-20 °C