What are marijuana plants?
Marijuana plants, also known as cannabis, are flowering plants with remarkable psychoactive and medicinal properties. The main types are Cannabis Sativa, known for its energetic and cerebral effects, and Cannabis Indica, valued for its relaxing and sedative effects. There are also hybrids that offer a mixture of both properties. These plants are used medicinally to relieve pain, aid sleep and treat various conditions, as well as recreationally to relax and enhance creativity.
Differences between cannabis sativa, indica and hybrids
Cannabis plants are divided into three main categories: Sativa, Indica and Hybrids. Each category has unique properties and effects.
Cannabis Sativa
- Appearance: Tall and slender, narrow leaves.
- Effect: Energetic and cerebral, promotes creativity and concentration.
- Growing conditions: Longer flowering time (10-16 weeks), warm climate.
- Uses: Treatment of depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Cannabis Indica
- Appearance: Short and bushy, broad leaves.
- Effect: Relaxing and sedating, promotes sleep.
- Growing conditions: Shorter flowering time (8-12 weeks), colder climate, good for indoor growing.
- Uses: Pain relief, sleep disorders, muscle relaxation.
Hybrids
- Appearance: Mixture of sativa and indica traits.
- Effect: Varies, combines energetic and relaxing effects.
- Growing conditions: Adaptable, variable flowering time.
- Applications: Specific effects, combines positive characteristics of Sativa and Indica.
Proper care for marijuana plants
Light
12-18 hours per day, high-quality LED lamps or sunny spot outside.
Water
Water regularly, avoid waterlogging. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Nutrients
Use special cannabis fertilizers with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Air circulation
Use fans to prevent mold and pest infestation.
Temperature and humidity
20-30°C during the day, not below 15°C at night. Humidity: growth 40-70%, flowering 40-50%.
Pruning and training
Prune regularly, apply LST (low stress training).
Pest and disease control
Monitor regularly and use biological agents if necessary.
How to choose the right marijuana plant to buy?
Purpose
- Medicinal: High CBD content.
- Relaxation: Indica strains.
- Creativity: Sativa strains.
Growing conditions
- Indoor cultivation: Compact indica.
- Outdoor cultivation: Larger sativa.
Experience
- Beginner: Robust hybrids or indicas.
- Experienced: Demanding sativas.
Flowering time and yield
- Fast harvest: Indicas (8-12 weeks).
- High yield: hybrids.
Aroma and taste
- Sweet/fruity: Blueberry, Mango Kush.
- Earthy/spicy: OG Kush, Northern Lights.
Harvesting and storing marijuana plants
Harvest
- Time: Harvest the plants when the trichomes are milky white and some turn amber.
- Pruning: Cut the plants at the base and remove large leaves.
- Drying: Hang the plants upside down in a dark, well-ventilated room. Dry them for 7-10 days until the stems break when bent slightly.
Storing
- Curing: Place the dried flowers in airtight glass containers. Open the containers daily for 10-15 minutes for the first two weeks to release moisture.
- Storage temperature: Keep the containers in a cool, dark place, ideally at 15-20°C.
- Long-term storage: Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent mold and cannabinoid degradation.
Where can you legally buy marijuana plants?
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Why HHCFriends?
- Quality: We only offer first-class plants from trustworthy growers.
- Selection: Find sativa, indica and hybrids that perfectly suit your needs.
- Service: Our friendly team will be happy to help you with questions about care and selection.
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FAQs
For beginners, we recommend robust and easy-care varieties such as indica or hybrids. These varieties are less susceptible to cultivation errors and generally have shorter flowering times. Indica plants are compact and bushy, which makes them ideal for indoor cultivation. Hybrids combine the best characteristics of sativa and indica and thus offer a balanced care requirement and yield.
Marijuana plants need plenty of light to grow healthily and produce a high yield. Ideally, they should receive 12-18 hours of light per day. High-quality LED lamps are recommended for indoor cultivation, as they offer a broad light spectrum and are energy-efficient. For outdoor cultivation, choose a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
The frequency of watering depends on various factors, including the size of the pot, the growth phase and the environmental conditions. It is important to water the plants regularly, but avoid waterlogging as this can lead to root rot. A good indicator is to allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings. In the growth phase, plants generally need more water than in the flowering phase.
The flowering time varies depending on the strain. Indica strains have a shorter flowering time of around 8-12 weeks, while sativa strains can take up to 16 weeks. Hybrids are often somewhere in between. The exact flowering time can also be influenced by environmental conditions, such as light cycles and nutrient availability. It is important to monitor the plants regularly and pay attention to the maturity of the flowers.
After harvesting, the flowers should be carefully dried and then cured in airtight glass containers. Curing improves flavor, potency and shelf life. For the first two weeks, the containers should be opened daily for 10-15 minutes to allow excess moisture to escape. After that, the containers can be stored in a cool, dark place at around 15-20°C. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent mold and cannabinoid degradation.
Common problems when growing marijuana plants are overwatering, pest infestation, mold and nutrient deficiency or excess. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering inhibits growth. Pest infestations such as spider mites, aphids and thrips can weaken the plants and transmit diseases. Mold, especially grey mold, often occurs in high humidity. Regular inspection of the plants and preventive measures such as good ventilation and the right amount of nutrients can help to avoid these problems.