Cannabis Sativa is a species of cannabis that originated from areas around the equator. The Cannabis Sativa plant typically grows tall in structure, has narrower leaves and has a longer flowering cycle that is better suited for warmer climates with a longer growing season. The Cannabis Indica species originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Cannabis indica plants tend to grow shorter in stature, have broader leaves, a shorter flowering cycle that is suitable for colder climates with a shorter growing season. A hybrid cannabis plant is one that has intentionally cross bred by humans to have both Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica in its genetics. Most varieties of cannabis today are hybrids. 

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In the commercialization process of cannabis, the terms Sativa, Indica and Hybrid have been used to define the effects a person will experience after consuming that cannabis labeled as such. It is a common misperception that all Indica strains will give a more sedative, relaxing effect while Sativa strains have come to be known as uplifting and energetic. Scientifically speaking, this is an inaccurate application of the terms Sativa, Indica and Hybrid. The accurate way to deduce the sort of effects a cannabis strain will have is to look at the cannabinoid and terpene content. Our page Cannabis Education: cannabinoids and terpenes is here to help you gain a better understanding of how these cannabis compounds work to define your experience. If you use the terms Indica and Sativa to describe the effects you are looking for in a cannabis strain, no worries!  The elite growing company team understands the commercialized meaning of these words and can translate that into helping you find a cannabinoid and terpene profile that is just right for you!