The origin of Indicas is from the hash producing countries of the world like Morocco, Tibet and Afghanistan. Short dense marijuana plants, with broad leaves and often grow a darker green. The Indicas have a fast grow cycle, after flowering starts they will be mature in 6 to 8 weeks. The buds will be thick and dense, with flavors and aromas ranging from pungent skunk to sweet and fruity. The smoke from an Indica is generally a body type stone, relaxing and hypnotic.

Indica is characterised by a bushier growth pattern with wider fingered leaves, a higher flower to leaf ratio and a shorter, more predictable flowering period. When smoked, sativa gives a clear, up, cerebral high while indica produces a 'stonier' more physical hit. In the last few decades scientists have created sativa/indica hybrids which combine the best features of both varieties.