How to grow and care for Ricinus communis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ricinus communis L., Maple weed 'Carmencita', Palm of christ 'Carmencita'
Ricinus communis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Ricinus communis L.
How often should I water?
check Ricinus communis L. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Ricinus communis L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ricinus communis L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ricinus communis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ricinus communis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ricinus communis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Euphorbiaceae, Genus: Ricinus, Species: Ricinus communis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Ricinus |
| Species | Ricinus communis |
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