Are cannabis strains really that different?

There are many different strains and categories of cannabis, each with their own unique properties.

Each plant from each strain offers a variety of phenotypes, terpene profiles, and effects. Different classifications, such as Indica, Sativa, and Ruderalis offer various patterns of growth, phytocannabinoid profiles, levels of resiliency, recreational effects, and medical applications.

 

Cannabis Sativa

Sativa is one of the most popular varieties of cannabis among smokers, and plants can grow 15 feet high. Because of the potential growth height, many growers prefer to plant this type of cannabis outdoors, giving it plenty of room to reach its maximum growth potential.

Sativa has a high ratio of THC to CBN. THC gives the high, while CBN helps to control the high and prevent some of the adverse effects of THC, such as anxiety and paranoia. The ratio of the two phytocannabinoid compounds in cannabis is what gives Sativa the well-rounded high smokers enjoy.

Typically sativa seeds have sweet tastes and smells and are often less pungent than Indica. Sativa leaves are longer and thinner than their Indica counterparts, and the foliage of the plant is less dense.

 

Cannabis Indica

Cannabis Indica is a stockier plant than Sativa, typically growing no higher than 3 – 6 feet tall, making it more conducive to growing indoors. Indica strains typically flower much faster than Sativa strains, with Indica strains presenting thicker foliage and broader leaves.

Indica strains of marijuana have a more sedative effect than Sativas and tend to relax the entire body.

They generally have an earthy smell and taste and are often more pungent than Sativa strains.

 

Cannabis Ruderalis

When people talk about cannabis, they rarely bring up Ruderalis, as it is generally used purely in the breeding of autoflower and fast version seeds. Like Indica, Ruderalis plants grow relatively short, reaching a maximum height of approximately two feet.

The main reason Ruderalis is not as popular as other types is because it lacks the psychotropic properties of Indica and Sativa. Most growers only use Ruderalis strains as a source of producing auto-flowering traits.

Although it is likely you will never grow a pure Ruderalis strain unless you plan to create hybrids, it helps to know their characteristics.

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