Hemp
Cannabis sativa
A young herbaceous plant featuring distinctive palmately compound leaves with serrated margins, growing in a makeshift container.
- Light
- Full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water
- Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil becomes dry, allowing excess water to drain completely to prevent root moisture issues.
- Growth
- Herbaceous annual with an upright, branching growth form, reaching varying heights depending on environmental conditions.
Care instructions
Provide bright light, keep the soil moderately moist but well-draining, and maintain a warm environment with good air circulation.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil becomes dry, allowing excess water to drain completely to prevent root moisture issues.
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 7 through 10, cultivated globally in diverse climates.
Growth habit
Herbaceous annual with an upright, branching growth form, reaching varying heights depending on environmental conditions.
Bloom season
Flowers in late summer to autumn, producing small, inconspicuous greenish flowers.
Propagation
Propagated primarily from seeds or through stem cuttings taken from healthy parent plants.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to fungal issues such as powdery mildew in humid conditions, and common sap-sucking pests like aphids and spider mites.
Similar species
Japanese maple seedlings share a superficially similar palmately lobed leaf structure, but can be distinguished by their opposite leaf arrangement and woody stem development.