Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
-
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
-
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
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 for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Marijuana
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Lignum Vitae
In German
Marihuana
Lignum Vitae
In French
Marijuana
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Marijuana
Palo santo
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Maconha
pau-santo
In Polish
Marihuana
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Marijuana
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Properties of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Lignum Vitae. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Marijuana and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae
Care of Marijuana and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.