Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
-
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Marijuana
Catmint
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
कटमींट
In German
Marihuana
Katzenminze
In French
Marijuana
Catmint
In Spanish
Marijuana
catmint
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
catmint
In Portuguese
Maconha
nêveda
In Polish
Marihuana
catmint
In Latin
Marijuana
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marijuana and Catmint
Season and care of Marijuana and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Catmint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Catmint Physical Information
Marijuana and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Catmint are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Marijuana and Catmint
Care of Marijuana and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.