Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Marijuana
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Marihuana
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Marijuana
Colocasia
In Spanish
Marijuana
Colocasia
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Maconha
Colocasia
In Polish
Marihuana
Kolokazja
In Latin
Marijuana
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Araceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Marijuana and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Taro? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Taro. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Taro 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Taro
Season and care of Marijuana and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Marijuana and Taro Physical Information
Marijuana and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Taro are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Marijuana and Taro
Care of Marijuana and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Taro pruning is done . In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.