Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Marijuana
Elderberry
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Elderberry
In German
Marihuana
Holunderbeere
In French
Marijuana
Sureau
In Spanish
Marijuana
Saúco
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Maconha
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Marihuana
Bez czarny
In Latin
Marijuana
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marijuana and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Elderberry. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Elderberry
Season and care of Marijuana and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Marijuana and Elderberry Physical Information
Marijuana and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Elderberry are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Marijuana and Elderberry
Care of Marijuana and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.