Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
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
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
-
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENTAS
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Marijuana
In Hindi
Pentas plant
मारिजुआना
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Marihuana
In French
plante Pentas
Marijuana
In Spanish
planta pentas
Marijuana
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Maconha
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Marihuana
In Latin
Pentas herba
Marijuana
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pentas and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Marijuana. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like and Marijuana has allergic reactions like . 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 Pentas and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Marijuana
Season and care of Pentas and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Marijuana Physical Information
Pentas and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Pentas and Marijuana are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Pentas and Marijuana
Care of Pentas and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Pentas 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.