Indica and Sativa refers to the two species of the cannabis plant. Experienced users will be quick to tell you that the mind-altering effects are a bit different is each variety. This article might help you in identifying the two and perhaps provide some extra information.
Indica vs Sativa
Indica
Indica cannabis plants usually have dens foliage and full-figured leaves, indica plants are mad to withstand a more hostile growing environment. They are a quite short and stubby, but their lack-luster appearance fool you; these plants are the best resin producers.
Originally native to the Kush mountain region, C. Indica is made to withstand much colder and more turbulent conditions. As the plant adapted to a harsh mountainous climate, it also developed the ability to produce thick cannabinoid-dense resin in order to protect itself.
In terms of potency, Indica’s are often very potent due toe their naturally high levels of THC.
Smoking Indica
If you’d like a common comparison, an indica is like a sleeping pill. It is great for people to struggle to get to sleep and they produce very sedative effects. Indica smokers often feel sleepy, relaxed, and they have a strong desire to eat.
Indicas also have a distinct skunky oder.
Growing Indica
Indicas are the plant of choice for indoor growers. Short, fast, and sweet, they are easy to grow and will quickly produce a crop. They only grow between 3 feet and 6 feet tall and their early flowering time is generally between 8 and 9 weeks.
Indicas are also known to have a deep purple color to their stocks.
Sativa
A sativa is like a cup of Joe compared to the indca. As for their appearance; a true sativa is a tall, scraggly looking plant with wiry stocks and thin leaves.
Sativas are native to the warm climates of Mexico, Central America, and Southeast Asia. The natural equatorial habitat of sativas means that these plants love the heat and outdoors. They normally grow between 8 and 12 feet high, but a healthy sativa can reach up to 18 feet tall in the right conditions.
Smoking Sativas:
A good sativa should be about as stimulating as a shot of espresso or even an energy drink. Typically used during the daytime, a sativa will energize you with their strong cerebral effects. Many marijuana lovers choose sativa when they’re looking for an uplifting and creative buzz.
Sativas tend to have a lighter, fruity aroma.
Growing Sativas
Due to the large size of sativas and because they are accustomed to warm climates, these plants produce the best yields when they are grown outside. Contrary to their stockier counterpart, sativas take a little while to flower. You can expect a flowering time of between 12 and 14 weeks.
In warm environments, it’s not unlikely for sativa buds to have a reddish shade of color. In colder climates, you can expect to see a purple shade.
