At different periods of the growing season, plants require additional nutrients. While in nature they are able to extract everything from the environment, the artificial conditions of the pot are often characterized by the poverty of the necessary nutrients. This problem can be solved with the help of such a friend to us since childhood. castor oil. In this article we will look at how this substance can heal the indoor flower, and also define the general rules and recommendations for its use in indoor gardening.
Castor oil
By the nature of its origin Castor oil refers to the fatty compounds of the plant type, extracted from castor bean.
This substance is a mixture of triglycerides of oleic, ricinoleic (85% of the total mass) and linoleic acids. The product is often obtained due to its cold extraction from castor; however, this process can also be carried out at high temperatures.
Did you know? The castorpot is considered to be an extremely poisonous plant. Only 8 of its eaten beans can cause death in humans, but in the production of castor oil all toxins are completely inactivated.
The oil is a slightly yellowish or clear liquid, thick and viscous in consistency. Its smell is weak, but the taste is peculiar, unpleasant for most. The minimum freezing point of the substance is within -16 ° C, and boiling is achieved only at +313 ° C.
One of the main features of this product is the fact that, unlike other vegetable fats, it is not capable of oxidation in direct sunlight or in an environment with high oxygen content. Also, this vegetable fat does not dry out, does not dissolve in petroleum products, and after Combustion leaves no trace behind. 
Substance is used by man quite widely. Castor oil has found its use as a lubricant for parts and mechanisms, in the chemical industry - for receiving various resins, in medicine - as one of the best laxatives and even in the food industry - as a separating agent.
Did you know? Castor oil was known to mankind many centuries ago, the ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote in the Y millennium BC about the beneficial properties of this vegetable fat for the human body. er
The latest novelty on the market has been the widespread use of this vegetable fat for feeding indoor plants. Next, consider the use of this substance for ornamental plants.
For what use
As is known, 85% of castor oil consists exclusively of ricinol fatty acid, therefore the main effect on the plant body of this substance is almost entirely due to the action of this compound.
As you know, castor oil has an amazing antibacterial effect, due to which it is actively used against many genera of bacteria, viruses and fungi. 
Getting on the plant, this substance contributes to the inhibition of the activity of pathogenic organisms, which leads to the stimulation of the flower.
In addition, oil from the fruits of castor is characterized by a healing and stimulating effect on multicellular organisms, which leads to an intensification of metabolism, cell division and an increase in the activity of cellular structures.
Among natural dressings, fertilizer from banana peel, eggshell, nettle, onion peel, as well as potassium humate, yeast and biohumus are popular.
The overall effect on potted oil on the indoor flowers of the above features contributes to the overall increase in the health of the plant organism, and also accelerates its growth, improves metabolism and the quality of absorption of nutrients from the substrate. This is what leads to an improvement in the budding of flowers and the general appearance of the plant.
Top dressing on the basis of castor oil
Vivifying top dressing for castor plants is an inexpensive and effective way to improve the condition of ornamental species quickly and as soon as possible. 
However, in order for such a drug to have a truly beneficial effect on the plant organism, it is necessary to know not only the general rules of its preparation, but also the corresponding norms and dosages.
Did you know? The castorina is also found in the Guinness Book of Records. According to the publication, the species is officially recognized as the most poisonous plant in the world.
Feeding recipe
Preparing a top-dressing based on butter from castor fruit is quite simple. This requires directly castor oil, water and a free container with a spray. A teaspoon of oil is diluted in 1 liter of pure distilled water - the drug is ready. To ensure that castorca does not float to the top, the fluid should be carefully moved in containers. To do this, you can take a plastic bottle of 2 liters. The free space in the tank will help to mix the components together.
Important! Fertilize the plant should be immediately after stirring, until the components of the feeding again not exfoliated, otherwise the oil can cause burns in the flower.
Feeding rules
Often, castor dressing is recommended to be applied once during the period of active budding. An aqueous solution of castor oil is applied by wetting the leaves and shoots of the flower, and they also pour the soil over it.
In this case, 2 hours before the procedure, the soil in the pot should be moistened with a small amount of water, otherwise the expected result from top dressing will be hard to achieve.
It is possible to apply top dressing also during other periods of vegetation to improve the general condition of a flower. However, most novice gardeners at this stage there are many problems. Each organism has periods of high activity and a kind of stagnation. Most inexperienced lovers of indoor plants take the natural processes of hibernation of their flower for illness or lack of nutrients. Often, such an organism expects a huge dose of various highly active agents, which can even lead to its death. Therefore, it is recommended to feed pot plants with a solution of castorca only during budding.
Important! For the preparation of a nutrient solution, the proportions described above should be strictly observed, otherwise the negative effects on the plant cannot be avoided.
Recommendations
Despite the fact that castor oil is one of the few products that are rarely fake, you should still buy it in pharmacies. As in special aromatherapy it can be offered mixtures with other vegetable fats.
Such a product may be marketed under a variety of markings, however, Oleum Ricini, Ricinus Communis, Castor Oil, Agno Casto or Palma Christi are most common.
Castor oil is a fairly stable compound to the effects of any atmospheric phenomena, but over time even such a persistent substance loses its beneficial economic qualities. To extract castor beetle smog fully exert its beneficial effects on ornamental species, it should be stored no more than 2 years. 
At the same time, it is necessary to create appropriate conditions for it. This is a darkened, sealed bottle and a cool, protected from direct sunlight place with a temperature of about +5 ° C (ideally a refrigerator).
Important! The most valuable for horticultural purposes will be a product labeled Sulfated castor oil. This vegetable fat is almost perfectly mixed with water, without separating into separate fractions for quite a long time.
Castor oil is not only a valuable medical tool, but is also widely used in other industries, gardening is no exception. This substance during the budding period can be a real solution in the struggle for the perfect flower for many.
Therefore, if you are alien to the complex schemes for organizing recharge for a potted flower, use castorca. Only it will help you quickly, effectively and most simply improve the condition of your home flower bed.
