Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Marijuana
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
मारिजुआना
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Marihuana
In French
mandrake américain
Marijuana
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Marijuana
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Maconha
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Marihuana
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Mayapple and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Marijuana. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Mayapple and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Marijuana
Season and care of Mayapple and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and Marijuana Physical Information
Mayapple and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Mayapple and Marijuana are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Marijuana
Care of Mayapple and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.