Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 22, 2011 16:16:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Jun 22, 2011 16:16:07 GMT Some of mine have deep red stems (planted out in soil in the front while others have pinky stems (in pots by the wall of the house in the front), I wonder if it is down to the sun??

steve Global Moderator From Sunny Ilkeston Posts: 6,710	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 22, 2011 16:27:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on Jun 22, 2011 16:27:33 GMT It must help, I have a tree dahlia that is green while in the greenhouse but goes a bronze colour when outside
	Growing exotically

wildlifefriendly
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Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 22, 2011 18:57:43 GMT

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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 22, 2011 18:57:43 GMT

I was beginning to wonder, it seems far more plausible that it was light rather than the chance that I planted all green inside and all red outside. You live and learn

That does mean that the new, almost black ones I've just bought to compliment the green ones in the conservatory won't work now. A rethink is called for

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 28, 2011 23:11:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Jun 28, 2011 23:11:21 GMT Thought id post a pic of my bigger 2 ;D.
	Last Edit: Jun 28, 2011 23:12:23 GMT by floydie

wildlifefriendly Guest	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 6:43:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 29, 2011 6:43:03 GMT They are looking healthy floydie, yours are not very red either, are they in the shade? The first one I planted inside has huge leaves, 80cm (32ins) across.

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 8:32:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 8:32:18 GMT My biggest one is about that size, and colour. I've put some in the sun, and three facing east. I hoped they'd take off and be bigger by now!

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Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 9:50:06 GMT

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Post by floydie on Jun 29, 2011 9:50:06 GMT

They are round the front of the house against the wall, the front doesn't get sun until late afternoon, these are the ones with the pink stems.
(I didn't think it would be a good idea having them in the back with the kids or dogs but i may try one next year in the fenced bed just to see how they take off.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 16:13:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Jun 29, 2011 16:13:48 GMT This is mine, just brought it outside today
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 18:27:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 18:27:11 GMT I planted mine - this is one that's been in a sunny position. The leaves are a lovely colour - but it's not as tall as Lou's.

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 18:30:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Jun 29, 2011 18:30:20 GMT Mine have fell forward with the wind , they both look good you two (& Sue ;D).
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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 18:48:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 18:48:45 GMT They are a bit wobbly, aren't they! I might have to stake mine.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 19:26:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Jun 29, 2011 19:26:25 GMT Your's is a gorgeous colour Geranium....obviously the further south/warmer the area.....the richer the colour ;D
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 19:39:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 19:39:07 GMT I should have taken a photo of the others that aren't in the sun, Lou. They're not nearly so red.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 19:41:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Jun 29, 2011 19:41:04 GMT Just goes to show.....size isn't everything
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Ricinus zanzibzriensis/communis Impala Jun 29, 2011 19:59:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 19:59:38 GMT True. Can't you plant yours in the sun and see if the leaves change colour?

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