Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbs
  
Origin
United States, Canada
  
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
  
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
7-12
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
  
Green, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
  
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Winter, Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
  
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
  
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
Wildflower
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
  
CANNABIS sativa
  
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
  
Marijuana
  
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
  
मारिजुआना
  
In German
Kermesbeere
  
Marihuana
  
In French
POKEBERRY
  
Marijuana
  
In Spanish
Pokeberry
  
Marijuana
  
In Greek
POKEBERRY
  
Μαριχουάνα
  
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
  
Maconha
  
In Polish
alkiermes
  
Marihuana
  
In Latin
pokeberry
  
Marijuana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Phytolaccaceae
  
Cannabaceae
  
Genus
Phytolacca
  
Cannabis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Pokeberry and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Marijuana. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. 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 Pokeberry and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Marijuana
Season and care of Pokeberry and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Pokeberry and Marijuana Physical Information
Pokeberry and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pokeberry and Marijuana are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Pokeberry and Marijuana
Care of Pokeberry and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Pokeberry 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.