Castor bean is a plant with an interesting appearance and uncomplicated cultivation. However, be careful as it is highly poisonous. Nevertheless, it is not only a beautiful decoration of the garden, but also effectively deters moles and voles. How to care for it and what is worth knowing before you decide to buy it?
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A beautiful plant of original beauty. Its flowers are also delightful in autumn
Castor bean is an extremely original plant that can reach up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves resemble chestnut leaves in shape, and the plant itself blooms in an extremely unusual way. The flowers, sometimes juicy red, are gathered in a cluster and set together, and delight even from July to the end of October. In addition, the castor plant also produces fruits in the form of spiky bags with shiny seeds inside. So if you care about a beautiful and colorful garden also in autumn, it is worth planting it.
How to care for castor bean? Remember that
Castor bean is an ideal plant even for novice gardeners, as it is extremely easy to grow. Because it does not tolerate frost well, it is best to sow it under cover, and move it to the garden only when the temperature is bearable, i.e. in May. When looking for a place for it, make sure that it does not lack sun, otherwise it may not bloom. It grows best in fertile and well-drained soil.
An effective way to deal with moles and voles. However, be careful as castor is poisonous
Castor bean, though beautiful and easy to grow, it is also one of the most poisonous plants in the world. For this reason, plant it only in places inaccessible to children and pets. Gardeners willingly reach for it, because due to its poisonous properties, it effectively repels nuisance rodents, such as voles. By choosing it, you will gain not only a beautiful decoration for the garden, but also a reliable means of protecting against pests.
Source: Gazeta
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