4 kinds of cannabis and their characteristic.

4 kinds of cannabis and their characteristic

There are currently four major cannabis plants in the world, based on their leaf shape, and they all grow in slightly different environments and regions.

Indica in-depth

Origin: Cannabis indica is native to Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Turkey. The plants have adapted to the often harsh, dry, and turbulent climate of the Hindu Kush mountains.

Plant description: Indica plants are short and stocky with bushy greenery and chunky leaves that grow wide and broad. They grow faster than sativa, and each plant produces more buds.

Typical CBD to THC ratio: Indica strains often have higher levels of CBD, but the THC content isn’t necessarily less.

Commonly associated effects of use: Indica is sought after for its intensely relaxing effects. It may also help reduce nausea and pain and increase appetite.

Daytime or nighttime use: Because of its deep relaxation effects, indica is better consumed at night.

Popular strains: Three popular indica strains are Hindu Kush, Afghan Kush, and Granddaddy Purple.

Sativa in-depth

Origin: Cannabis sativa is found primarily in hot, dry climates with long sunny days. These include Africa, Central America, Southeast Asia, and portions of Western Asia.

Plant description: Sativa plants are tall and thin with finger-like leaves. They can grow taller than 12 feet, and they take longer to mature than some other types of cannabis.

Typical CBD to THC ratio: Sativa often has lower doses of CBD and higher doses of THC.

Commonly associated effects of use: Sativa often produces a “mind high,” or an energizing, anxiety-reducing effect. If you use sativa-dominant strains, you may feel productive and creative, not relaxed and lethargic.

Daytime or nighttime use: Because of its stimulating impact, you can use sativa in the daytime.

Popular strains: Three popular sativa strains are Acapulco Gold, Panama Red, and Durban Poison.
Hybrid in-depth

Origin: Hybrids are typically grown on farms or in greenhouses from a combination of sativa and indica strains.

Plant description: The appearance of hybrid strains depends on the combination of the parent plants.

Typical CBD to THC ratio: Many hybrid cannabis plants are grown in order to increase the THC percentage, but each type has a unique ratio of the two cannabinoids.

Commonly associated effects of use: Farmers and producers select hybrids for their unique impacts. They can range from reducing anxiety and stress to easing symptoms of chemotherapy or radiation.

Daytime or nighttime use: This depends on the predominant effects of the hybrid.

Popular strains: Hybrids are typically classified as indica-dominant (or indica-dom), sativa-dominant (sativa-dom), or balanced. Popular hybrids include Pineapple Express, Trainwreck, and Blue Dream.

Ruderalis in-depth

Origin: Ruderalis plants adapt to extreme environments, such as Eastern Europe, Himalayan regions of India, Siberia, and Russia. These plants grow quickly, which is ideal for the cold, low-sunlight environments of these places.
Plant description: These small, bushy plants rarely grow taller than 12 inches, but they grow rapidly. One can go from seed to harvest in little more than a month.

Typical CBD to THC ratio: This strain typically has little THC and higher amounts of CBD, but it may not be enough to produce any effects.

Commonly associated effects of use: Because of its low potency, ruderalis isn’t routinely used for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Daytime or nighttime use: This cannabis plant produces very few effects, so it can be used at any time.

Popular strains: On its own, ruderalis isn’t a popular cannabis option. However, cannabis farmers may breed ruderalis with other cannabis types, including sativa and indica. The plant’s rapid growth cycle is a positive attribute for producers, so they may want to combine more potent strains with ruderalis strains to create a more desirable product.