How much sunlight does my Castor bean need?

Castor bean requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Castor bean toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Castor bean is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Can Castor bean be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Castor bean can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Castor bean easy to care for?

Castor bean is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Castor bean?

Castor bean prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Castor oil plant, Ricinus and Ricininae

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ricinus communis

Genus

Ricinus

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Castor bean

Water

How often to water your Castor bean

Castor bean needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.