Indica

What does indica mean?

Indica is one of the two classic cannabis species names, along with sativa. The original Cannabis indica plant was described as short and bushy with wide leaves, adapted to the mountain climates of Afghanistan and northern India. Nearly everything sold today is a hybrid of the two lineages, so "indica" on a product page is shorthand: the genetics lean toward the indica side of the family tree.

Traditionally, indica-leaning strains are described as relaxing and body-focused compared with the brighter, more social feel people associate with sativa strains. These descriptions come from decades of grower and smoker experience rather than lab measurements, and individual results vary a lot depending on the specific strain, the dose and the person. Our strain guide covers the comparison in detail.

What's on this page

Everything tagged indica across the store, not just flower. That includes indica flower like Northern Lights, Purple Punch and Black Truffle, house brands such as Thunder Buddies and Popeyes Ganja Bags, indica-tagged hash and honey oil carts, and the ounce mix-and-match packs if you would rather try several strains in one order.

How to choose an indica strain

• Start with the grade: AA to AAAAA rates the overall quality tier. New to the ladder? The flower hub explains it.
• Check THC if it matters to you: every product page lists its numbers; higher is not automatically better.
• Trust the reviews: Northern Lights (27 reviews) and Purple Rockstar (12) are the most-reviewed indicas on this page.
• Unsure? The ounce mix-and-match packs let you sample several strains at once.

How to use and dose

Smoke it, roll it, vape it in a dry-herb vaporizer, or crumble hash over a bowl. If you are new, one or two small puffs is the usual starting point: wait 10 to 15 minutes before judging, because the full effect arrives slowly. Edibles made from indica strains take 1 to 2 hours, so be patient there too. No method is better; the right one is the one that fits your evening.

Indica vs sativa vs hybrid

Think of it as a spectrum rather than three boxes. Indica-leaning strains are traditionally described as evening cannabis: calm and body-heavy. Sativa-leaning strains are described as daytime cannabis: bright and social. Hybrids sit between, and every strain leans one way or the other. If a "full indica" feels too heavy, a hybrid is the usual adjustment; if it is not heavy enough, look at pure indica flower on this page.

Buying Indica Weed Online in Canada

Indica flower on this page starts at $22 for Starfighter and $23.50 for Grape Soda and Purple Punch, with Thunder Buddies ounces at $140 for the top shelf. Every order ships across Canada by Canada Post Xpress in discreet, smell-proof packaging, and shipping is free over $149.