Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Marijuana
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
मारिजुआना
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Marihuana
In French
américaine Aloe
Marijuana
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Marijuana
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Maconha
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Marihuana
In Latin
American Aloe
Marijuana
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Marijuana. American Aloe has thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Aloe and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Marijuana
Season and care of American Aloe and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Marijuana Physical Information
American Aloe and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Marijuana are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Marijuana
Care of American Aloe and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
