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Palma-christi (Ricinus communis) Care Guide
Care guide for Palma-christi: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Raúl A. Ruiz M. · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Palma-christi is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~3.0 m (10.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.
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