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Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) is a fast-growing annual herb valued for its fiber, seeds, and medicinal compounds, with a complex legal status globally.

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Sunlight

High

Watering

Moderate to High

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Moderate to High

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate to High

Care Requirements

Light

High

Requires 6-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. Provide ample light for optimal growth and flowering.

Watering

Moderate to High

Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Moderate to High

Optimal growth between 20-30°C. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate to High

Feed regularly with balanced nutrients, adjusting for growth stage (vegetative vs. flowering).

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

100-500 cm

Spread

50-150 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

2-5 mm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Cannabis americana Pharm. ex Wehmer
Cannabis chinensis Delile
Cannabis erratica Siev.
Cannabis generalis E.H.L.Krause
Cannabis gigantea Delile ex Vilm.
Cannabis indica Lam.
Cannabis intersita Soják
Cannabis kafiristanica (Vavilov) Chrtek
Cannabis lupulus Scop.
Cannabis macrosperma Stokes
Cannabis ruderalis Janisch.
Polygonum viridiflorum Poir.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyCannabaceae
  • genusCannabis
  • speciesCannabis sativa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

None

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