The Differences of Cannabis Indica and Sativa plants.

Fat Leaves and Short Bush = INDICA
Thin Leaves and Tall Bush = SATIVA

Sativas are just about the opposite of Indicas. They are tall, thin plants,
with much narrower leaves and grow a lighter green in color. They grow very
quickly and can reach heights of 20 feet in a single season. They
originally come from Colombia, Mexico, Thailand and Southeast Asia. Once
flowering has begun, they can take anywhere from 10 to 16 weeks to fully
mature. Flavors range from earthy to sweet and fruity. Sativa's higher THC
than CBD equals cerebral, soaring type of high, more energetic which can
stimulate brain activity and may produce hallucinations.

Sativa plants are taller, take longer to mature, have less chlorophyll and
more accessory pigments (accessory pigments protect the plant from
excessive sunlight). As Sativa strains have less chlorophyll than Indica
they take longer to grow, mature, and require more light.

Sativa typically takes longer to germinate and flower also, and grows more
gangly then Indica breeds.

Yield is usually lower than Indica, but is very potent. Thai Sativa grows
taller and has a longer flowering period, so they are better suited for
outdoors.

Indicas originally come from the hash producing countries of the world like
Afghanistan, Morocco, and Tibet. They are short dense plants, with broad
leaves and often grow a darker green. After flowering starts they will be
mature in 6 to 8 weeks. The buds will be thick and dense, with flavors and
aromas ranging from pungent skunk to sweet and fruity. The smoke from an
Indica is generally a body type stone, relaxing and laid back. Indica's
higher CBD than THC equals a much heavier, sleepy type of high. Indica
plants have a heavy, stony high that is relaxing and can help different
medical problems.
Indica yield is usually higher than Sativa, and shorter growing season.
Better for indoor growing, because they don't get as tall.

Indica plants are short, bushy, mature early, have more chlorophyll and
less accessory pigments (accessory pigments protect the plant from
excessive sunlight). As Indica strains have more chlorophyll than sativa
they grow and mature faster.

Combining different indicas, different sativas or a combination thereof
creates hybrids. The resulting hybrid strains will grow, mature and smoke
in relationship to the indica/sativa percentages they end up containing.

Scientists at GW Pharmaceuticals, Britain's legal med-pot research
facility, have announced that Sativa strains are more effective at treating
pain than Indica strains.