Indica, Sativa, Ruderalis, and Hybrid Cannabis Plants
The different strains of cannabis plants can be identified by the plant and leaf structure. They also differ in medicinal effects and growth cycle.Â
Indica
Plant Appearance
Short
Wide
Dark Green
Growth Characteristics
Easy to Moderate
Shorter Flowering Period (8-10 Weeks)
Higher Yields
Shorter Plant Height
Photoperiod
Effects
Body High
Calming
Sedative
Pain Relief
Body Buzz
Muscle Relaxant
Couch Lock
Sativa
Plant Appearance
Long
Tall
Light Green
Growth Characteristics
More Difficult to Grow
Longer Flowering Period (10-14 Weeks)
Lower Yields
Taller Plant Height
Photoperiod
Effects
Mental High
Energetic
Creative
Cerebral
Talkative
Focus
Ruderalis
Hybrid
Various combinations of Indica and Sativa
Photoperiod
Autoflower
Combination of Indica or Sativa with Ruderalis
Automatically flowers after plant reaches a certain age
Cannot be cloned