Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Marijuana
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
मारिजुआना
In German
Cordia subcordata
Marihuana
In French
Cordia subcordata
Marijuana
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Marijuana
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Maconha
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Marihuana
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Kou and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Kou and Marijuana. Kou doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Marijuana
Season and care of Kou and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Marijuana Physical Information
Kou and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Kou and Marijuana are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Marijuana
Care of Kou and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Kou 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.