Cretan hemp
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a tall, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 2m or more in height, with upright stems clothed in bright green, ash-like leaves, and arching over at the tips where they produce long, hanging tassels of tiny greenish-white flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cretan hemp (Datisca cannabina)
- Genus
- Datisca
- Family
- Datiscaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cretan hemp
Distribution map
Asia Minor to India
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cretan hemp
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Cretan hemp care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut stems down at the end of the season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally problem free
Pests
Generally problem free
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