Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Marijuana
Basil
In German
Marihuana
Basilikum
In French
Marijuana
basilic
In Spanish
Marijuana
albahaca
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Maconha
manjericão
In Polish
Marihuana
bazylia
In Latin
Marijuana
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Marijuana and Basil
Season and care of Marijuana and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Marijuana and Basil Physical Information
Marijuana and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Basil are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Marijuana and Basil
Care of Marijuana and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.