Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Winter, Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Marijuana
In Hindi
Cardon
मारिजुआना
In German
Cardon
Marihuana
In French
Cardon
Marijuana
In Spanish
Cardon
Marijuana
In Greek
Cardon
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Cardon
Maconha
In Polish
Cardon
Marihuana
In Latin
Cardon
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Marijuana. Cardon has thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Marijuana has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Marijuana
Season and care of Cardon and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Marijuana season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Marijuana Physical Information
Cardon and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cardon and Marijuana are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Cardon and Marijuana
Care of Cardon and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.