Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Minimum Width
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Groundcover
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Marijuana
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
मारिजुआना
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Marihuana
In French
Bassia scoparia
Marijuana
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Marijuana
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Maconha
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Marihuana
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Marijuana
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Marijuana
Season and care of Kochia and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Marijuana season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Marijuana Physical Information
Kochia and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kochia and Marijuana are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Kochia and Marijuana
Care of Kochia and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.