Castor Bean Plant
NameCastor Bean Plant
Species NameRicinus communis
Common NameCastor Bean
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresunknown
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive inflorescence with separate male and female flowers, developing spiky fruits, and highly toxic seeds. Not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
A close-up of the inflorescence of a Castor Bean plant, showcasing its distinctive male (yellowish) and female (reddish) flowers, alongside developing green, spiky fruits. The plant is known for its rapid growth and highly toxic seeds, making it an extremely challenging, if not unsuitable, subject for traditional bonsai cultivation.
