Castor Bean

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Submitted by Lavender2 on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 11:48
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Castor Bean: Castor Bean - red.   They are poisonous,,,all parts of the plant and the seed.   But,  they look great  at the back of a perennial bed,,,   And deer won't eat them! 

Leaf color can vary from green to shades of red. All parts of this plant are poisonous. The seeds are said to be 7 times more deadly than Cobra venom.  May cause skin irritation, use care when handling.

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sunshine's picture

I had forgotten about this

Submitted by sunshine on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 12:49.

I had forgotten about this plant until I saw your photo. I thought I would add that my Grandad use to put the seeds into golpher holes to get rid of the little critters!

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This plant wants sun

Submitted by DizzyDaffodil on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 12:02.

And if you are growing from seed, be sure to nick or scar the outer coating and soak it for at least 4 hrs in warm water for better germinatioin.

 

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Does this need full sun or

Submitted by 3rdpigkid on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 11:53.

Does this need full sun or can it handle part sun/part shade?  I just received some seeds and would love to grow some but am unsure of where to put them...should they be started indoors or can I start them outside after last frost?

Thanks for the information!!

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Less sun may affect

Submitted by Lavender2 on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 12:04.

Less sun may affect leave color, at least 5-6 hours of sun is best. I start mine inside, about 4 weeks before last frost... but they grow very quickly and could be started outdoors in warm soil. They are a very frost tender tropical... beautiful! ...if you don't have children around.  

~ Connie    ~ Zone 5    ~ MN 

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