Marijuana
Cannabis sativa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Thayne Tuason
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cannabaceae
- Genus:
- Cannabis
- Species:
- Cannabis sativa
- USDA Symbol:
- CASA3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Burdock Borer (Papaipema cataphracta), clover cutworm (Agrotis gladiaria), corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), Easter Moth (Grapholita delineana), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris), three-lined grapholita moth (Grapholita tristrigana)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in nutrient-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–10 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil (20-25°C) with adequate moisture. Light not required for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI