Indica vs Sativa: Which is Right for Me?

First, let’s talk about the different effects.

Cannabis indicas tend to be more relaxing and have full body effects.

Cannabis sativa tend to be uplifting cerebral and good for creativity.

Because of this contrast some consumers prefer to use sativas during the daytime and indicas at night. Each subspecies is also affiliated with different medicinal benefits; indicas are generally looked to for insomnia or pain relief whereas sativas can be helpful for depression, ADD, or fatigue. These differences stem from the geographical origin of each subspecies; indica plants tend to be shorter and bushier and come from mountainous regions with harsher climates and conditions so they develop thick coats of resin as protection. Their short stature and short flowering time make indicas very suitable for indoor cultivation. Sativas on the other hand, grow taller and tend to thrive in temperate areas closer to the equator and usually need a little more time to grow this makes them great for cultivating outdoors.

Now, what about hybrids?

Hybrid plants are simply a mix of the two: indica and sativa and can have varying effects from both types. Hybrids can be especially helpful when tailored to consumer’s specific needs.