Common handworm also known as a shrub of Jonah, Rycinus or Kleszczownica will not like everyone. The exotic species not very popular in Poland due to the fact that in our moderate climate it is an annual plant, so its cultivation is many west.
In addition He is strongly poisonous, so when you decide to plant it, you need to be careful. However, if you like challenges, you can invite him to your garden. If you do this, it will be his most beautiful decoration. He will scare away some bothersome pests and will arouse the jealousy of the neighbors from afar.
Some call the common rumor Jonasz’s shrub reflexively. It is worth being aware that this The unusual term is very old. Mention of it occurs in the Bible (Jon 4: 6). Apparently, under this plant, the Prophet found shelter one day.
The common handworm comes from Africawhere it grows up to 12 meters. However, he reaches this height only in a tropical climate. In colder conditions, it usually reaches a maximum of 2-3 meters high. It has impressive, large hand leaves in shades of green and red and characteristic spikes of inflorescences.
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The common handworm looks great and scares off some pests, including Turkuta emergency, moles, voles and taverns. However, it is a strongly poisonous plant, so be careful if you want to plant it. The most dangerous are its seeds, which contain ricin (this is a strong natural toxin).
Consumption of a few such seeds can be fatal to man and pets, That is why it is important to keep her away from the pets and the youngest family members.
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April is the last bell to plant a common handle. Therefore, do not hesitate with sowing seeds to potsif you want to have it. First, cultivation is recommended in boxes, and the plant is permanently moved only in the second half of May (after 15)
As for the conditions for the cultivation of the common handle, this species He feels best in warm and sunny positions, in a fertile clay-sandy ground, relatively moist. For this reason, you also need to water it regularly.
In the period of intensive growth from May to August You can also fertilize the plant every 2 weeks with a multi -component or universal conditioner. It is also recommended to use supports so that the shoots of the onah shrub do not break. Of course, all work should be done in protective gloves.
