Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
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
Medium
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
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
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
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Marijuana
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Chayote
In German
Marihuana
Chayote
In French
Marijuana
Chayote
In Spanish
Marijuana
Chayote
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Chayote
In Portuguese
Maconha
chuchu
In Polish
Marihuana
Chayote
In Latin
Marijuana
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Marijuana and Chayote
Season and care of Marijuana and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Chayote Physical Information
Marijuana and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Marijuana and Chayote are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Marijuana and Chayote
Care of Marijuana and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.