Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Marijuana
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Marihuana
Kracher penstemon
In French
Marijuana
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Marijuana
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Maconha
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Marihuana
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Marijuana
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Cannabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Marijuana and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.