General Rules and Plant Counts
Colorado law allows patients to grow up to 99 plants if their doctor determines medical necessity. A caregiver can grow medical marijuana for patients they serve.
Adult residents can grow up to 6 marijuana plants per person, with no more than 3 in the mature/flowering stage. No more than 12 total plants are allowed per residence regardless of the number of adults living there.
Patients can possess up to 24 plants if they:
- Live where there is no limit on plants grown residentially
- Register with the licensing authority
- Provide notice to the city or county if required
The bill places a cap of 16 plants grown residentially. It is unlawful to knowingly cultivate over 12 plants residentially.
Requirements for Growing
All plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space, and not visible publicly. Only the card holder can access the plants.
Additional Information for Patients and Caregivers
A standard patient gets 6 plants per home grow or caregiver. For every patient designating a dispensary as caregiver, that’s an additional 6 plants in the store’s grow operation.
Non-resident Limitations
Non-residents cannot legally cultivate marijuana for recreational purposes.
FAQs
Single Adult Cultivation
How many plants can one person take care of?
Colorado allows six plants per patient based on medical necessity. A patient may possess up to 24 plants if certain conditions are met.
Multiple Adult Cultivation
How many plants can be grown with two or more adults living in the household?
The maximum number of plants allowed per residence is 12, regardless of the number of adult residents.