Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Herbs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
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Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Marijuana
In Hindi
रतनजोत
मारिजुआना
In German
Purgiernuß
Marihuana
In French
purghère
Marijuana
In Spanish
frailejón
Marijuana
In Greek
jatropha
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Maconha
In Polish
jatrofa
Marihuana
In Latin
Jatropha
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cannabaceae
Season and Care of Jatropha and Marijuana
Season and care of Jatropha and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Marijuana season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Jatropha and Marijuana Physical Information
Jatropha and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Jatropha and Marijuana are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Jatropha and Marijuana
Care of Jatropha and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.