Difference Between Indica and Sativa
Scientifically, there are many different strains of cannabis that line all the different growth patterns, qualities and effects after smoking. We use the names of Indica and Sativa at each end of the range of cannabis. However, all cannabis is in the same family.
Indica:
Indica plants are small and stocky with buds and heavy. They are fast flowering varieties, which tend to have a flowering time between 6-9 weeks.
Indica not grow much after flowering began. An Indica plant can be expected to be between 50 and 100% height for vegetative to late flowering period. Therefore a number of times Indica plant growth before you start flowering.
Indica species grow mainly in the southern part of Asia and the Indian subcontinent (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tibet, India, Nepal, etc.).
The effect of smoking Indica varieties are generally classified as “stoned. He has a very relaxing effect on the body and mind. It can improve the physical sensations such as taste, touch and sound.
Sativa:
Sativas are much bigger than Indicas. The buds will be taller yet not as compact as Indicas. This means the buds mainly have less weight than the Indica buds when dried. Sativas need a longer flowering period. They usually flower between 9 and 12 weeks before they’re ready to harvest.
Because there is not so much difference between daylight time in winter and summer around the equator, this variety is growing and flowering at the same time. Sativa’s usually continue growing while flowering – they can grow up to 300% or more of their vegetative height before they are ready. For this reason, Sativas don’t need vegetative growing time. With this, the overall time required for Sativas is about the same as for Indicas.
Sativas mainly grow in places around the equatorial region (Thailand, Jamaica, Mexico, Cambodia, etc).
The effect of smoking Sativa varieties are generally classified as “high”. Despite their lower weight and potentially longer flowering time, Sativas are valued by many growers for their “high” effect. This “high” may be characterized as cerebral, energetic, creative, giggly or even psychedelic. It is less overpowering than the Indica “stone”, and less likely to send the user to sleep.