Ricinus communis
Castor Oil Plant, Castor Bean, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree
Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, massing, seashore, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 36" to 8' / 90cm to 2.40m |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |