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5/10/2018

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The Castor Bean plants are growing so fast that I had to move them into these tubs only one week after I had transplanted them into the largest pots I have! It will be at least another 2 weeks before I can safely plant them in the garden. Meanwhile, I hope they don't outgrow these because I have nothing else that will hold them! And they are supposed to be a "smaller" variety! 
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Looks like they are getting ready to flower, too!
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I spend time just sitting and admiring them every day. These are definitely the most exotic and fascinating plants I've ever grown!
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My collection. Notice that they all have a reddish tint but the one on the left!
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I can hardly wait to see them in the garden! :)
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Eliza link
5/10/2018 05:26:21 pm

You look so proud of your babies! They have grown huge. You'll have a tropical look to your garden this year. Speaking of babies, how are the puppies?

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Joanna link
5/10/2018 09:27:00 pm

The puppies all went to their new homes a couple of weeks ago. It's so hard to let them go (they are almost like my children!), but they've got great homes, and I'll get to see them again. From what I've heard, they are doing very well. :) I'm expecting another litter in June from my dog Nellie. It's going to be a busy summer!

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Christine
5/11/2018 12:22:28 am

My brother gave me a seed pod but I haven't planted it yet. Isn't there something of the castor tree that is poisonous?

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Joanna link
5/11/2018 07:45:41 am

Yes, the seeds and the entire plant are highly poisonous, which makes a lot of people afraid to grow it. But as long as you don't eat it, I think it is quite safe. I handle mine every day without a problem. The main thing is to keep it away from young children and pets.

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Jason link
5/11/2018 11:37:19 pm

You are a true Castor Bean Plant enthusiast!

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Jason link
5/11/2018 11:38:38 pm

Clearly your Castor Bean Plants make you very happy!

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Joanna link
5/12/2018 12:36:51 pm

Haha! Yes, I love these plants...they are so dramatic and beautiful!

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Veleria
5/12/2018 06:05:46 pm

The castor bean gets huge. Like 8-10' here in Florida. Use the beans in mole holes to kill moles that are eating your plants.

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Joanna link
5/14/2018 03:51:24 pm

Oh I can imagine these would be magnificent in FL! :)

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