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how to prune caster oil plant


On plant Ricinus communis

  • Question asked on 20 Apr, 2010

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We had this question a while back and decided that the plant in question must be Fatsia japonica if it's growing outside in the UK. If it is really Fatsia, then you can chop it back and it will regrow again well. Cut to just above a leaf joint and it will bush out.

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