Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Nut
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Marijuana
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
moonlight cactus
In German
Marihuana
Selenicereus
In French
Marijuana
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Marijuana
Selenicereus
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Maconha
Selenicereus
In Polish
Marihuana
Selenicereus
In Latin
Marijuana
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cannabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Selenicereus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Moonlight cactus. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Moonlight cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Marijuana and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Marijuana and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus
Care of Marijuana and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.