Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Marijuana
Carissia
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Carissa
In German
Marihuana
carissa
In French
Marijuana
carissa
In Spanish
Marijuana
carissa
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
carissa
In Portuguese
Maconha
carissa
In Polish
Marihuana
carissa
In Latin
Marijuana
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Cannabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Marijuana and Carissa
Season and care of Marijuana and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Marijuana and Carissa Physical Information
Marijuana and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Carissa are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marijuana and Carissa
Care of Marijuana and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.