Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Water daily during 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, 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
Basketary, 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
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Marijuana
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Crossandra
In German
Marihuana
Crossandra
In French
Marijuana
Crossandra
In Spanish
Marijuana
Crossandra
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Maconha
Crossandra
In Polish
Marihuana
Crossandra
In Latin
Marijuana
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cannabaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Crossandra
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marijuana and Crossandra
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Crossandra. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Crossandra has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness. 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 Marijuana and Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Crossandra
Season and care of Marijuana and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Crossandra season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Marijuana and Crossandra Physical Information
Marijuana and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Crossandra are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marijuana and Crossandra
Care of Marijuana and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.