Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
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, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Marijuana
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Marihuana
Kroton
In French
Marijuana
Croton
In Spanish
Marijuana
Croton Planta
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Maconha
cróton
In Polish
Marihuana
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Marijuana
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Cannabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Marijuana and Croton
Season and care of Marijuana and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Croton season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Croton Physical Information
Marijuana and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Croton are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Marijuana and Croton
Care of Marijuana and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.