Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
San Pedro
Marijuana
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
मारिजुआना
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Marihuana
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Marijuana
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Marijuana
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Maconha
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Marihuana
In Latin
San Pedro
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Marijuana
Season and care of San Pedro and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Marijuana season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
San Pedro and Marijuana Physical Information
San Pedro and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of San Pedro and Marijuana are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of San Pedro and Marijuana
Care of San Pedro and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer San Pedro 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.