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The cannabis plant is made up of three varieties: sativa cannabis, indica cannabis and ruderalis . Each of them has its own morphological and psychotropic characteristics that make them different from each other.

However, from a scientific point of view, truly all cannabis plants are Cannabis Sativa L ; These terms are used to distinguish the different ways in which the plant develops . Cannabis sativa ssp. sativa , cannabis sativa ssp. indica and cannabis sativa ssp. Ruderalis are the scientific names, which consider these varieties as subspecies (the nomenclature ssp. means "subspecies").

• Sativa Marijuana or Sativa Cannabis

Cannabis sativa

Discovered in 1753 by naturalist scientist and zoologist Carlos Linneo, sativa cannabis is a herbaceous species of the Cannabaceae family native to Asia.

It is an annual dioecious plant (which has males and females) with a flowering period between 9 and 12 weeks . To survive, you need warm climates; Therefore, it is normally grown in equatorial areas such as Mexico, Thailand or India.

As for its shape, there is a clear difference between cannabis sativa and the rest of the subspecies. Sativa marijuana has a taller stem with thinner and longer leaves, measuring between 2 and 5 meters ; It has a non-strong fruity aroma and a light green color with yellow touches on leaves and flowers. Their buds usually have an elongated and airy shape that makes them weigh less.

On the other hand, its psychoactive effect causes the activation of alertness, a feeling of euphoria and an increase in energy . This variety is perfect to consume during the day, due to its CBD: THC ratio, with a lower THC content compared to indica. When consumed, it has an earthy and penetrating flavor, but with a floral and delicate aroma.

Kali Mist, Colombian Gold and Santa Stiva are some of the most famous varieties. The seeds of sativa genetics have a rounded shape, they are slightly smaller than those of indica and their color is smooth without barely brindle.

• Indian Marijuana or Indian Cannabis

The cannabis strain indica is the opposite of his sister. Discovered in 1783 by the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, it is a cannabis strain from the Middle East (Pakistan and Afghanistan).

With a flowering period of between 6 to 9 weeks , it adapts better to indoor crops. It measures between 1 and 2 meters and is a leafy plant with shorter and wider leaves. Compared to sativa cannabis, its flowers tend to be more compact and this is why they tend to be more sensitive to fungal and rot attacks. In addition, they are plants that have traditionally been used to make hashish for producing a lot of resin.

Its effect is very intense and relaxing, it is indicated for use at night because it is relaxing, inducing sleep and altering the senses , since it has a higher percentage of THC compared to its CBD content. Its flavor tends to be sweet, while its powerful aroma is not as pleasant as sativa; In fact, if you carry its strong smell, it will let everyone know that you have marijuana on it.

Some of the most famous varieties are Blue Mystic, Bubble Kush or Ice . On the other hand, in terms of its seeds, indica cannabis usually has large oval seeds with a dark brown color and black tabby. To have a good cultivation of indica cannabis, say that they are plants accustomed to having good light and heat for less time, so (as we have seen) they have a faster flowering.

• Cannabis Ruderalis

The last type of marijuana is cannabis ruderalis . This is less known for being more new, since its discovery was in 1924 by the Russian botanist DE Janischevisky.

Coming from Eastern Europe, it is an autoflowering wild variety (with the ability to flourish without respecting photoperiods) and very resistant due to its low terpene content that makes it not very attractive for pests. It blooms between 2 and 4 weeks and physically it is a plant between 50 and 70 cm with smaller leaves and not as abundant as the other cannabis varieties.

Having a very low percentage of both THC and CB D, cannabis ruderalis is used primarily to make sativa and indica hybrids. Therefore, its effect in containing that ratio of cannabinoids produces a headache rather than a psychoactive effect when consumed.

The best known seeds of ruderalis are: Amnesia Haze Automatic, Royal Bluematic or Royal Haze Automatic . The best time to grow them is at the end of spring and summer, because the more hours of light it will produce. In addition, autoflowering varieties cannot be transplanted, so it is better to choose a good pot (about 11 liters).