Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Marijuana
In Hindi
Earth Star
मारिजुआना
In German
Erdstern
Marihuana
In French
Terre étoile
Marijuana
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Marijuana
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Maconha
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Marihuana
In Latin
terra, stella
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Earth Star and Marijuana
Season and care of Earth Star and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Earth Star and Marijuana Physical Information
Earth Star and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Earth Star and Marijuana are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Earth Star and Marijuana
Care of Earth Star and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Earth Star 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.