When you are new to trying out cannabis, it can be a big decision to choose your first strain and choose the types of weed for your needs. By now, you probably have come across many strains that include what type of weed it is in the description. Knowing the type of weed of a certain strain can help you select the best cannabis to suit your needs, whether for medical treatment or recreational use. 

While the type of cannabis cannot completely determine what exact effects you can get for each strain, you can predict how consistent these effects are with every use through knowing how much terpenes and cannabinoids does each of these types contain. This information is also helpful with what to expect when you want to explore growing them yourself. 

It is important to remember that every strain and type of weed can affect each user differently. You might get the more common effects of it, or maybe the least experienced, and even the side effects that come with it. It is best to seek recommendations and advice from your trusted dealer or your doctor if you are under prescription

To better understand the different types of weed, here is a list of each type along with their effects and benefits, plus what you can do for the best results when raising them.

Different Types of Weed

Cannabis Indica

Indica Origins

The origins of Indica-type cannabis are not clear but believed to be first cultivated in Afghanistan (like Afghani strains) and India.

Appearance

Cannabis Indica comes in a shorter height and has broad, fan-like leaves to catch the sunlight. They have a sticky surface that produces resin. They also have thicker stems and branches.

Effects 

Users often choose indica types of weed for their relaxing and relaxing and sedating high. It puts the body in a calming state that is highly satisfying, especially when coming from stressful and vigorous activities that wear you out.

Benefits 

Indica strains have been known to improve sleep and treat insomnia from its sedating effects. Aside from that, this trait also helps fight stress and alleviates fatigue. Indica strains also contain analgesic properties to treat pain from headaches, migraines, arthritis, body pain, chronic pain, and muscle spasms.

Growing Cannabis Indica

This type of weed is fit for indoor growers for their compact size. They will need regular trimming pruning since they grow out bushy colas. Trimming also promotes better air circulation and gives room for their wide leaves to get enough light. Due to this, the weight of the branches tends to bend the plant and might cause them to break off. Some strands will require you to install supports to avoid them from bending. 

Cannabis Sativa

Origins of Sativa

The roots of Sativa-types of cannabis go back to Europe and regions of Eurasia, where they were first discovered by French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lammarck.

Appearance

Cannabis Sativa strains have thinner stems and are tall, with long serrated leaves, which makes them more suitable for outdoor settings.

Effects 

The effects that are commonly experienced with Sativas are buzzing and cerebral high. Unlike Indica strains, the Sativa types of weed affect the mind with psychoactive properties that can uplift your mood and redirect focus.

Benefits 

Sativa strains help aid in the treatment of mood disorders and mental health concerns, reducing anxiety and depression, and are even prescribed for patients with ADHD. It can relieve stress fatigue and restores energy that can keep you running. Sativa has also shown to improve focus and encourage creativity.

Growing Cannabis Sativa 

Sativas prefer warm climates, often described as tropical or Mediterranean. Due to their size, they are more suitable for outdoor environments. You can, however, control their growth with regular pruning and trimming or applying the topping method so that you may keep them inside your home. 

They often take longer than average strain before they reach their flowering stage. Although their vegetative stage is shorter, so their lighting cycles can be adjusted early on if kept indoors. Handle these types of strains gently as they have more fragile branches. Supports can be added for extra security.

Hybrid Cannabis

Hybrids are the product of cross-breeding an Indica and Sativa strain. They will manifest the characteristics of both strains, and users may also experience the combined effects and benefits of the two. How you grow, hybrids may vary across strains.

Cannabis Ruderalis

Appearance 

Cannabis Ruderalis has similar features to indica, being short in stature with bushy leaves. The origins of this strain are currently unknown.

Purpose 

The Ruderalis is used for only crossing with other strains to speed up their growing process, particularly for producing autoflowering strains. They have no psychoactive properties or buzzing effects.

Check the Label

Research studies on the types of weeds and their effects have proven that the type does not correlate with their impact, whether it is an indica, sativa, or hybrid. Most strains also give off similar effects, such as relaxation, euphoria, and inducing drowsiness or increasing energy levels. 

It is best to check if the description of the strain you are interested in includes information on the number of terpenes and cannabinoids so that you can get a better picture of what kind of experience and benefits a strain has to offer. 

These are especially crucial for those who seek weed for medicinal purposes. Get in touch with your doctor or dealer if they can provide more information on this type of content for healthy and enjoyable smokes plus other uses.

Conclusion

If you want to make sure that you get the most out of each strain you purchase, it is best to be informed and have in mind your expectations and needs from each type of cannabis. List down all that you need so that comparing the different types of weed you are browsing over will not be a difficult task. You can also check reviews from users who have already tried the strain before. Just remember that all experiences vary, and you can always get help from experts and medical professionals for your safety and getting the most out of your purchase.