Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Marijuana
False Indigo
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
इंडिगो
In German
Marihuana
falsches Indigo
In French
Marijuana
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Marijuana
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Maconha
false Indigo
In Polish
Marihuana
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Marijuana
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cannabaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Marijuana and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and False Indigo. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and False Indigo
Season and care of Marijuana and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and False Indigo Physical Information
Marijuana and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and False Indigo are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Marijuana and False Indigo
Care of Marijuana and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.