Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Marijuana
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Marihuana
Octopus tree
In French
Marijuana
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Marijuana
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Maconha
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Marihuana
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Marijuana
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Schefflera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marijuana and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Octopus Tree. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Marijuana and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Marijuana and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Marijuana and Octopus Tree
Care of Marijuana and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.