IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – POISONOUS PLANT ⚠️
Black Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) is a dramatic, fast-growing ornamental grown for its bold foliage and striking seed pods. However, this plant is EXTREMELY TOXIC and is NOT edible.
🚫 ALL PARTS OF THIS PLANT ARE POISONOUS, with the seeds being especially dangerous.
🚫 DO NOT plant where children, pets, or livestock have access.
🚫 NOT for food, medicinal use, or consumption of any kind.
 
This plant contains ricin, a highly toxic compound. Even small amounts can be fatal if ingested.
Buyers must understand the risks before purchasing.
 
About the Plant
Grown strictly as an ornamental
Deep, dark foliage with a bold tropical appearance
Fast-growing annual or tender perennial depending on climate
Often used as a statement plant in restricted-access gardens
⚠️ Buyer Responsibility
By purchasing these seeds, you acknowledge that:
You understand this is a poisonous plant
You will grow it responsibly and safely
You will keep it out of reach of children and animals
SeedCult does not recommend this plant for family gardens, edible landscapes, or areas with unsupervised access.
 
Growing Notes
Warm-season plant
Full sun preferred
Handle seeds with care; wash hands after handling
USDA Zones: 8–11 as a perennial Grown as a fast-growing annual in Zones 3–7 Frost tender — killed by freezing temperatures
❗ If you are unsure about safely growing a toxic ornamental, please do not purchase. We are happy to help recommend safer alternatives.
 
Ornamental use only. Not edible. Not medicinal. Handle responsibly.
 
Castor oil is commercially processed from castor beans using specialized methods that remove the toxin (ricin).
⚠️ This does NOT make the raw seeds or plant safe.
Home processing is extremely dangerous and should never be attempted. This should be handled by professionals only.
 
This is for 5 seeds