Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Dasylirion wheeleri
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Marijuana
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Marihuana
Esslöffel
In French
Marijuana
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Marijuana
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Maconha
colher Desert
In Polish
Marihuana
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Marijuana
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Cannabaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Dasylirion
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Marijuana and Desert Spoon
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Desert Spoon? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Desert Spoon. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Desert Spoon doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Marijuana and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Desert Spoon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Marijuana and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Marijuana and Desert Spoon
Care of Marijuana and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Desert Spoon pruning is done 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.