How to grow Ricinus (Castor Oil) plants
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Ricinus communis or 'Castor Oil plants' are some of the most impressive tropical plants that you can grow from seed for your garden. These tropical jungle giants grow to enormous architectural plants in just one growing season. Ricinus (castor oil plants) are not difficult to grow from seed, and can be grown easily on a sunny windowsill. Ricinis plants grow well in the UK and other temperate climates, but do need staking against strong winds. The plants are highly toxic, so please take care when handling the plants and especially the seeds.
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Wow this plant grows everywhere in Uganda🇺🇬 we use the leafs to remove stretch marks and scars and we make powder from the seeds for dandruff and also skin problems. It works perfectly
I love hearing stories from other parts of the world, thanks for sharing 🙂👍
Hey how please, to treat skin issues and scars
Intact castor trees grow by themselves, we don't plant them . we're blessed alot.
My sister they grow by the road side here in South Africa . I did not know the healing properties. I almost fell outta my bed when I found out where my castor hair oil comes from.
@@renarenatah4198 Do you just rub the leaves on your skin?
I love this plant so much! I have been growing it for many years and have learned alot about it. Here are some of my notes:
-If you want to make them grow faster, plant them in a big pot, at least 40cm in diameter per plant and plant them in pairs or in 3's, instead of planting them into the ground.
-If you want to grow them even much faster, stop it from flowering and cut off the buds as soon as you see them. Letting them develop buds and fruit will strongly slow down the growing process.
-These plants are extremely hungry for nitrogen, I can fertilize the living hell out of them! I give 3 different long-term fertilizers, Hornshavings, Blood meal and especially Ammonium Nitrate. Not all at once mind you. Then I also give liquid fertilizer (8+8+6) twice a week and the larger they are, the more I give at once, up to 3 times the recommended dosage!
-The warmer and more light they get the better.
-They develop much bigger leafs when planted in the ground
-You can buy up to 8 or 9 different variations of this plant, from extremely deep red leafs (New Zealand Purple) and stem to light green (Zanzi Palm, Zanzibariensis). The green variations grow the biggest leaves, up to 1 meter in diameter. And the green variation 'Zansi Palm' grows the tallest of all, up to 5meters.
-They need ALOT of water on hot days. One pot (60cm diameter) with 3 plants will need up to 30 liters of water in one day!
-You can, if you have the space, take them inside in winter, and cultivate them until it is warm again outside and grow them in the garden.
-In their natural habitat, they reach a height of 13meters over 2-3 years!
I have so much more, but I will leave it at that :)
Thanks for the tips, I grew them 2 years ago and maybe got to 5-6ft, trying the Zanzi Palm variant this year, bought some feed that is NPK 28-7-14 so hoping for good results
I want to do farming of ricinus plant , so please contact me .my mail aryal67.ar@gmail.com
Are they perennial plants ?
@@lindahosian4684 Basically yes. But only in warm zones where the temperature doesnt reach 0°C.
whens a good time to fim, nip the buds as it grows to promote more growth and bushier? The first set of leaves to form after the 2 round ones? or wait for another set?
Aside from the medicinal uses for it, it makes a beautiful plant for landscaping design. I love how the leaves and the seeds look.
My first time with this plant this year. It’s such an impressive plant, one of my new favourites, the leaves and pods are amazing! Looking forward to harvesting the seeds and growing next year. A huge thumbs up for this beauty!
Its great when you can save the seeds from your own plants 😁
Hi, I have two plants from the gardencenter which I potted up in a plastic pot. During winter I keep the plants inside and in summer I put them outside. I already have a lot of beans from them , but never try to propagate them myself, which I will try this year. Thanks for your video.
They grow really quickly from seed 😁
What a beautiful garden with Richinus!
It's a great looking plant and the oil from the seeds is also great for your skin.
I didn't know that!
Deadly seed
I've just this minute planted 15 ricinus communis and six ricinus zanzibarensis seeds and tucked them all in my indoor mini greenhouse.
Now...the waiting game!
One year update? How well did they grow and how big are they now?
@@codyrebelcb Well, good news - and bad... Five of the 15 communis (but none of the zanzibarensis) germinated, but then one just died inexplicably - possibly I put them outside too early...
Over the summer, two of them grew to little more than a metre tall, and the other two grew to about two metres. Not bad but a bit underwhelming. Only one of them developed any seeds, but before I could take them and dry them, we got an unexpected frost (yes, I had left them that late!!) which mushed the seeds to a pulp.
So, overall... disappointing. I haven't bothered this year - I may give them another go next year. Have you tried growing any?
My school had one of these plants and I absolutely loved it. It happens the my school's staff got to know this was poisonous, so, they cut it. I am now searching how to grow another one to replant in the exact same place
@@TheEzlau there are not many stupid people in my school and the plant is in a hidden place, so I think no one would eat its fruits
@@danieldionisio6268 NEVER Eat This Plant | Castor Bean Poisoning Survivor Story
@@TheEzlau don't worry I won't
I have Ricinus farm, I'm using it as fertilizer Ricinus flower contains 5% of nitrogen. And my gardening plants love it.
Wow I didn't know that, thanks for sharing 👍🌴😁
It so, so invasive and detrimental to the natural environment
I’ve been told that a lot by people who live on warm climates. Here in the UK the plants are killed by winter cold 👍
You can start sowing these february but you will have to repot it a few times before you can put them outisde. Btw. i plant them much deeper so the stems will be better when repotting. And about toxicity its not that scary only digesting the plant or the seeds is toxic handling can be done without gloves otherwise i would be long dead by now ;-)
True,
I live in Northern Canada, Edmonton Alberta. I have been growing these plants for a few years now. I love how big the foliage gets. I harvest my own seeds, and until this video never realized how toxic the seeds are. Today is the first time I'm going to start them indoors. It's Feb 3 2022
Wow, is the rest of your garden full of tropical style plants? It must be a challenge with winters for you 😁
@@GrowParadise No, I keep a few Castor plants in pots around the patio for a tropical feel.
I’m just outside of Spruce, next door basically. Started mine on February 25th and they’re about 6” tall currently. How many seedlings would you suggest in an 18” pot?
@@nothingpersonal878 I usually have 2 plants per large pots. They pots I use are about 20inches in diameter. I'm happy your seeds are doing well! Mine are about 10 inches now, I'm so glad I started them early this year
@@shelleymacdonald8035 Thanks for replying, maybe I’ll jump to a slightly larger pot and go for 2per.
Happy Gardening, Candace.
I planted my seeds directly into my garden I selected an area that gets the most sun: they are growing well.
Great to see some more content! I love your channel.
It would be good in future videos to mention what time of year each step is done. I.e Sowing, potting on, planting out. Maybe that could be added to the description.
Again, great video!
Thanks very much! That's a great tip, I'm not sure why I forgot to add it in 🙈🙂🌴
Are they perennial plamts ?
In India this plant easily grows in the road sides in lots .....u can easily pluck and plant them where ever u want
They are so easy to care for. Just give it water once a month
Who is a castor oil fan..?
CASTOR OIL GANG WHERE YA AAAAAAAAAAT???
i think the barbz will come attack me for it but who cares castor oil is the SHIT
let's go
stream castor oil
Two of my plants that are planted only a few inches apart are hitting close to 10 feet tall. It is as if they are competing to see how tall they can go.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Trying the zanzi palm this year, Hoping for good results
They sure are gorgeous plants
I agree!
GREAT VIDIO REF.. RICINUS(CASTER OIL PLANT)
Thank you
Thank you. Appreciate your video.👍
So nice of you 😀
Good video 👍 gotta get some.
My papa as a kid gave me a few to grow. They got really big!
Thanks, they really are great plants 👍
Great video!
I was beginning to get withdrawals....! Great vid....I bought some Ricinus seeds last year and have been waiting to plant them. what month did you plant your seeds?
Haha 🤣 thanks very much. I was actually quite late last year, I sowed the seeds in late April but you can definitely sow them indoors earlier than that. You'll be so happy that you have decided to grow Ricinus, it's such an impressive plant that will look great in your unique garden 👍 as always, thanks for watching 🙂
@@GrowParadise
hii,
it is always good to watch video of such good quality and info and from friendly person such you.
well done.
what do you do with the castor bean ? how toxic is that ? and since it is toxic, how can the organic castor oil is good for healing ? how to remove the toxin from the oil ?
any such info or video ?
thx
andrew
@@andrewyek Just don't use the toxin for... Whatever purpose.
Idid grow giant castor beans a burgundy flower thats good for garden background ( you will love them ) in your garden.
Awesome video and we’ll educational. Question about seeding started. When the seeds start to germinated how many times does it need to be water and when do start fertilizing ?
V good video......thanks.
No problem! Thanks for watching 🙂
Great video , I’ve just got some of these seeds and can’t wait to see how well they do!!! I’m in the uk too , what time of year would you say to plant the seeds? I don’t have a greenhouse but do have a small heated propagator ??
You could sow them in February/march. They are so fast to grow so you can usually get away with a later sowing. I am thinking of sowing a few in the next couple of weeks 👍
Do you need to pinch out the tips to make it branch out?
Thank you for the video.
Please, what should be the distance apart when planting
Thanks for watching, about 1 ft apart should be enough 👍
These are a noxious weed here in Australia.
here in England we love growing so many exotic plants that other parts of the world call 'weeds', ones mans rubbish is another mans gold 😁
Thank you very much for this video. How can I get the seed
Oh great thank you I will do right now.
Good to see another video at last, thanks.
Hope the garden is fairing up well now that the real cold spells are fast approaching.
One of question.
Given the high toxicity of the plant what are your thoughts on planting in a garden used by kids? What level of contact is fine without consequence?
Cheers 👍
The garden is coping surprisingly well so far, the bananas were growing right through December but have now been forced into dormancy by the frosts. I've had to plant lots for evergreen structure over the past few weeks, I'll share it in the next vlog. I'd always be hesitant to grow toxic plants in a garden used by kids. If any part of the plant is ingested it can have serious consequences. The seed pods on Ricinus are bright red and can be very tempting for kids to collect and handle. It's risky if you have pets too. I won't be growing them when I get a dog.
Thank you 🎉
I enjoyed your video it was a Great video and very detailed tfs
No problem, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙂👍
Wehay great plant and try the T. rex varieties and my ricin plants are doing well and am giving them to all my friends ( making jungle gardens everywhere) ... have your neighbors commented on the giant plants
Ok will do mate. Yes one neighbour threatened to cut them down repeatedly 🙈😁
We have too much here in Mizoram..most of us don't know what's that for🤗...
So how do you get Castrol oil like what's the next procedures
Do you harvest the castor oil pods while they are pink and then dry out or do they need to be brown before picking ?
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Having trouble with my beans wanting to leave their heads in the ground too long .I have to gently pull it up for it to break through soft pro mix .And sometimes I have to take seed casing off . Temperature ,humidity , planting depth and light are all correct. Great video ! Any solutions??
Is it die after season end? Do they survive at winter time?
Thanks
Hello! No they don't survive winter in the UK so we grow them as annuals.
If these are so deadly, why are we allowed to plant them? Couldn’t anyone obtain ricin?
Many drugs originate from plants, most from some very common garden plants
A great a very educational video and love your technique and well say too. Question about saving my seeds by adding in a jar and add rice or silica packs for longer shelf until ready to plant? And if so how long will I have
Thanks for your kind words 👍 I’ve never kept my seeds for more than one year, the fresher they are the more likely they are to germinate. 😃🌱
@@GrowParadise thank you! One more question about soil. Is it ok if I use potting mix soil or is there any requirements? You say you used your seed less then a year is ok if it 2 years and is there chart to determine germination?
Nice video.
Hello tropical garden how is the stream getting on with the winter.. do you drain it or keep it going cheers and looking forward too next vid
Hi Danny. We've tried to keep the stream going but the cold dry wind keeps evaporating the water away so it's needed a lot of topping up. I'm thinking of planting the edges up a bit more to acts as shade and a windbreak for the stream year round. It is still going though!
How do you know when to cut off the sead pod branch at what color . Can u just let it dry out on the plant.
I’m concerned about the toxicity to animals and people around, what are the nutritious benefits to these plants? If I get the buds off before the animals can get to them (I’m guessing the red spiky time…in spring? ) maybe I can avoid wildlife get accidentally poinsoned? Also what are the physical human benefits of true castor oil? Ie why do we grow it if risky ?
We feed this leafs to silk work
Good to know, thanks for sharing 🙂🪴👍
I didn't know to wear gloves and I just shelled a whole jar of seeds. Some of the white tips were black or pink, so I picked them off with my nails....now I am not sure if i am sick now from that process? I have been sick now for a few days....anyone been sick from shelling without gloves?
That wont harm you.i shell them without gloves all the time.have been doing that since 2013.just make sure the crushed bean does not get anywhere near your mouth or your food etc.this thing is deadly
@@auntyp2980I think I must be sensitive. You may have a stronger immune system than I do. But I am sure something went wrong while I was in the process...so I think wearing a mask and gloves will be safer for those who may be more suspectable to sicknesses. After all, this is one of the most deadly plants in the world, we must have caution and respect while working with it!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
whens a good time to fim, nip the buds as it grows to promote more growth and bushier? The first set of leaves to form after the 2 round ones? or wait for another set?
I have never had to do this with Ricinus, it's branches naturally 👍
@@GrowParadise Its a technique done, its working well. I understand it branches naturally, but i want to promote it more sooner, Stalls it from growing tall quickly.
Hi, that was highly entertaining, in fact I've just tried ebay to purchase just a few seeds... looks as if I must buy a whole plant, but or send abroad. Determined to do this, so can you let me know where I can buy seeds. Brilliant
John J
Hi John, thanks for watching! I'll be listing the seeds I saved from these plants on eBay next week. I'll send you a link when they're available mate 👍
Hi John Jackson...If you are intrested I bought some Ricinus Zansibariensis (green leaf's not red) on E-bay
I just fell in love with your garden. Planning to do the same here in Ghana. Please is your castor seed the Jamaican type? I really need some here. We only have the normal ones, the seed is smaller than yours. Please can u help me with that?
Hi Emerald, I'm not sure if mine is the Jamaican type, sorry. It's full name is Ricinus communis 'Impala'. You'll be able to grow so many wonderful plants in the Ghanaian climate 😎🌴🌱
The castor plant has leaves similar to the papaya leaves
These plants _hate_ for their roots to be disturbed. Best to just pop the seeds right where you want them in the garden as soon as summer hits. I live in socal and my plants shot up 5 feet in 2 months!
Music is not needed,just the info 😊
So how is it that ricin toxin and castor bean oil come from the same plant? How do you get ricinoleic acid without the ricin?
By heating them
Any special soil requirements ? Great video, thanks.
Just nice and rich 👍
Thank you. great content. What is the recommended seeding rate per hectare?
Hi, I'm not sure as I have only ever grown it as an ornamental plant in a residential garden 😁
I am in Ghana
Yum just need 3.33 USD to get some nice ricin
I want to grow this plant but am so nervous about it being so toxic.
I was too, it's the same plant that Castor oil is made from. I'm not in a position to advise but I can say that I had no issues with it
Very invasive species of plants you dont need to plant them with one plant already matured you can get thousands of plants.just let the dry ones remain on the tree it will pop naturally by the sun and disperse,soon you will have so many you will grow tired of them🤣🤣
I.dont have a problem with them though i make and sell the oil for a living
I did not realise we can buy the seeds in England! I would love to buy some but dont know where from
I think Chiltern seeds still have some 👍
Chiltern seeds do have some, just bought 3-4 packs of different kinds of ricinus
I like this channel. Where can I get a couple viable beans. I'm in New Zealand and broke as F.
How to extract the poison
How do i obtain seeds??
Did you say to soak them in water or soak in compose for 48hrs?
Nope, I just sowed the straight into the spot where I wanted the seedlings to grow 😁
Hi, when the castor stalk is cut, does the plant die and not purify like other plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, or does it grow back again!
In my experience they will grow back again but without as much vigour 👍
@@GrowParadise 🙀In other words, it must be removed completely! This is what I understood from you, should they be removed from the roots!
Great video thank you but when is best time to start sewing seeds please?
Hi Sylvia, anytime from mid-February is fine. So now would be perfect!
I'm in a fairly northerly part of the UK. I'm not stalking you but as the climate varies a bit from north to south can I ask broadly speaking where you are - south, middle, north?
I am down on the South coast, gardening Zone 9b 👍🪴
Am texting you from Nigeria, how can i get the high breed seed.
I am from Nepal and I want to farming of this plant.so provide necessary information about this plant to start farming.
Contact my gmail aryal67.ar@gmail.com
I have just got one to germinate and was thinking about overwintering in inside is that feasible?
They are notoriously difficult to over winter inside, much easier from seed each year. Have a try and see though, always fun experimenting 😊👍
@@GrowParadisewhat conditions do they require if you are at all likely to succeed in overwintering them inside?
I live it Spain and just came across this plant on waste ground, very large to big up so I snapped a piece off, can you grow from a cutting with rooting power or do I have to wait for the seeds
I've never tried it from cuttings but it's really quick to grow from seed if you can wait for them
It grows only from seed
Does it survive in winter in uk please let me know thanks
Nope
Is this the fastest growing plant? I planted some Papaya seeds and they haven't grown at all.
This is different from Papaya, this grows very quickly
i am looking to make a ricin farm.. got many enemies.
how long does it take from putting the seed in the earth until it comes out of it?
My seeds germinated really quickly! Within 1 week in warm weather I'd say 🙂
Can you grow these plants in a pot and if so how deep a pot do I need?
Yeah sure, the bigger the pot the bigger the plant will get. If you use a smaller pot be sure to feed the plants lots during the growing season 👍🌱
@@GrowParadiseThx for replying!!!
How do you know if the seeds have ripened cause I just opened up a pod and the "seeds" are white and seem nonexistent
Leave them to go brown and papery on the plant, they will almost be dry before you take them off. 👍
@@GrowParadise gracias
Are these plants good in hot temperatures? I live in a desert where it gets around 100 degrees so I’m wondering will these last
They require a lot of water in high temperatures to stop the large leaves wilting.
what desert? im going to try growing some in the mojave desert antelope valley area
@@green3975 im from LV so same desert let me know how it goes!
@@gerardomorales4913 I'm in the California desert. Mine are doing great so far!
How is this legal?
Hi where can i get the cactor seeds I'm interested for farming im base in kzn.
Lots of websites sell them, I’d just google it 👍
Hi my mother use to have this castor bean plants beautiful red color! And I love to have a seed can you please tell me where I can buy a few? ? I'm from Dallas Texas or if you can sale me please let me know, I subscribe to your channel thanks 👍
are the leaves toxic too?
I believe so
Where can I find seeds for the red variety? We already have the other varieties.
Hi Connie, are you based in the UK? I saved some seeds last year 🙂
Tiny Tropical Garden. Can I buy some of the red leaf one off you please. I’m in Leeds West Yorkshire?
Is it to late to sow seeds now ?
Not at all, they just won’t have as much time to grow tall 👍
Hi, I’m in Leeds West Yorkshire. Is it possible for me to get some of the red leaf 🍁 seeds please?
Castor seed in uganda
Would you do a trade for 2-4 beans?
I would but can't post to NZ, sorry!
Why don't you direct sow?
For me here in the UK the soil isn't warm enough early in the year so I get a headstart indoors. In a warmer climate direct sowing should be fine 🙂🌱
@@GrowParadise Thanks! I'm originally from Scotland but live in North Carolina. Might try direct sowing a couple. Pretty hot spring and summers here.
I did direct sow mine after a 24 hours seed soak. I live in southeastern Michigan, and planted them about May 30th.... and now it is August 21 and the two plants that are 3 or 4 inched apart are about 10 feet tall.You should be about to get yours to 15 feet tall or more in N.C.
I think somebody planted them in my new yard before I don't want a whole bunch of them I worry about the grandchildren so I'm getting rid of them
I can send the seed if anyone wants it available
half of the ppl watching this just to see how to make poison from iit :D
yasin keskin yeah, it really is sad that anyone would want to grow this for the poison. The people that do are a disgrace to the gardening community, because they’re such beautiful plants that are perfect for anyone that wants a show-stopping plant that requires next to no care. Just keep it watered and give it plenty of sunlight, and it will grow into a wonderful plant.
Also keeps moles at bay.
@@agekjrgardpayoutube2593 I'm going to make ricen
Åge Kjærgård på UA-cam some of us would like to die ✨
Well it's easier to get than KCN
Lol
They are beautiful but I took them out of my garden because they are so poisonous. The seeds pods eject the seeds as they burst open and I was afraid they would shoot into my neighbor's garden and a dog or child would eat them. Just 4 seeds can be lethal for a child.
Yes, I stopped growing these when we got a dog. The other option is to cut off flowering stems before seeds form.
Mr White. are you here
We use the leaves to make protect the hit from escaping from a cooking with hot stones.
I never heard about it being poisoners . You might tell us the side effects for using castor oil.