Known for their distinctive fat leaves and short flowering cycles, indica cannabis plants are also relatively small in stature, often growing under six feet tall.

Indica

Purple Punch is the sweet and sedating union of two indica-dominant classics. By breeding <a href="/strains/larry-og">Larry OG</a> with <a href="/strains/granddaddy-purple">Granddaddy Purple</a>, the astonishing <a href="/news/cannabis-101/what-are-trichomes-on-cannabis">trichome</a> laden Purple Punch was born, smelling of grape candy, blueberry muffins, and tart Kool-Aid. The potency of this strain gives the consumer a one-two punch to the head and body, initially landing between the eyes and settling down into the limbs. Purple Punch is a delicious dessert strain that is best suited for after dinner. Its effects may help with managing nausea, stress, minor body aches, and sleeplessness.

Purple Punch

caryophyllene

humulene

limonene

linalool

myrcene

ocimene

pinene

terpinolene

Introduced in 2003 by Ken Estes, Granddaddy Purple (or GDP) is a famous <a href="/strains/lists/category/indica">indica</a> cross of&nbsp;<a href="/strains/purple-urkle">Purple Urkle</a> and <a href="/strains/big-bud">Big Bud</a>. This California staple inherits a complex <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/grape">grape</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/berry">berry</a> aroma from its Purple Urkle parent, while Big Bud passes on its oversized, compact bud structure. GDP flowers bloom in shades of deep purple, a contrasting&nbsp;backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white crystal resin.

Its potent effects are clearly detectable in both mind and body, delivering a fusion of cerebral <a href="/strains/lists/effect/euphoric">euphoria</a> and physical <a href="/strains/lists/effect/relaxed">relaxation</a>. While your thoughts may float in a dreamy buzz, your body is more likely to find itself fixed in one spot for the duration of GDP&rsquo;s effects. Granddaddy Purple is typically pulled off the shelf for consumers looking to combat <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/pain">pain</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/stress">stress</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/insomnia">insomnia</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/lack-of-appetite">appetite loss</a>, and <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/muscle-spasms">muscle spasms</a>. GDP blesses growers with massive yields which are ready for harvest following a 60 day flowering time indoors.

Granddaddy Purple

<a href="/news/strains-products/strain-highlight-northern-lights-the-indica-legend-up-close">Northern Lights</a> stands among the most famous strains of all time, a pure <a href="/strains/lists/category/indica">indica</a> cherished for its resinous buds, fast flowering, and resilience during growth. Itself a descendant of indigenous <a href="/strains/afghani">Afghani</a>&nbsp;and <a href="/strains/thai">Thai</a>&nbsp;<a href="/news/cannabis-101/the-cannabis-origin-what-is-a-landrace-strain">landrace strains</a>, Northern Lights has given rise to famous <a href="/strains/lists/category/hybrid">hybrids</a> like&nbsp;<a href="/strains/shiva-skunk">Shiva Skunk</a>&nbsp;and <a href="/strains/super-silver-haze">Super Silver Haze</a>. Rumor has it that Northern Lights first sprouted near Seattle, Washington, but was propagated out of Holland after 1985 at what is now Sensi Seeds.

Pungently <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/sweet">sweet</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/spicy-herbal">spicy</a> aromas radiate from the crystal-coated buds, which sometimes reveal themselves in hues of purple. Northern Lights&rsquo; psychoactive effects settle in firmly throughout the body, <a href="/strains/lists/effect/relaxed">relaxing</a> muscles and pacifying the mind in dreamy <a href="/strains/lists/effect/euphoric">euphoria</a>. Comfortable laziness allows patients to relieve <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/pain">pain</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/insomnia">sleeplessness</a>, while its mellow contentment roots out <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/depression">depression</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/stress">stress</a>. Several different Northern Lights <a href="/news/growing/cannabis-genotypes-and-phenotypes-what-makes-a-strain-unique">phenotypes</a> circulate the market, but Sensi Seeds recommends a general indoor flowering time of 45 to 50 days.

Northern Lights

Zkittlez is an <a href="/strains/lists/category/indica">indica</a>-dominant mix of <a href="/strains/grape-ape">Grape Ape</a> and <a href="/strains/grapefruit">Grapefruit</a> that is crossed with another undisclosed strain to produce this candy-flavored cannabis bred by 3rd Gen Family and Terp Hogz. This award-winning combination took 1st Place at the 2016 Emerald Cup and&nbsp;1st Place Indica at the 2015 Cannabis Cups in San Francisco and in Michigan. The chunky <a href="/news/cannabis-101/cannabis-anatomy-the-parts-of-the-plant">colas</a> explode in a spectrum of light green hues and emit a <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/sweet">sweet</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/tropical">tropical</a> blend of <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/tree-fruit">fruit</a> flavors. The effects of Zkittlez are surprisingly <a href="/strains/lists/effect/uplifted">uplifting</a>, leaving consumers <a href="/strains/lists/effect/focused">focused</a>, alert, and <a href="/strains/lists/effect/happy">happy</a> while <a href="/strains/lists/effect/relaxed">relaxing</a> the body to help unwind any time of day.

Zkittlez

Do-Si-Dos is an indica-dominant hybrid with qualities similar to its parent, <a href="/strains/ogkb">OGKB</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="/strains/gsc">GSC-phenotype</a>. With glittering trichomes, bright pistils, and lime green and lavender leaves, this strain is a feast for eyes. Its aroma is pungent, sweet, and earthy with slight floral funkiness. These classic OG aromas blend nicely with medical-grade body effects that lean toward the sedative side with the addition of <a href="/strains/face-off-og">Face Off OG</a> genetics. Enjoy a stoney, in-your-face buzz off the start that melts down over the body, prettifying the consumer with relaxation that emanates outward.&nbsp;

Do-Si-Dos

Bubba Kush is an indica strain that has gained notoriety in the US&nbsp;and beyond for its heavy tranquilizing effects. Sweet hashish flavors with subtle notes of chocolate and coffee come through on the exhale, delighting the palate as powerful relaxation takes over. From head to toe, muscles ease with heaviness as dreamy euphoria blankets the mind, crushing stress while bringing happy moods. Bubba Kush exhibits a distinctive, bulky bud structure with hues that range from forest green to pale purple.

Bubba&rsquo;s stocky plant stature and bulky bud structure suggest <a href="/strains/afghani">Afghani</a> descent, but its genetic origins aren&rsquo;t certain. The breeder whom this strain was named after states that Bubba Kush emerged just after 1996, when an <a href="/strains/og-kush">OG Kush</a>&nbsp;pollinated an unknown indica strain obtained in New Orleans. The mother plant was supposedly <a href="/strains/northern-lights">Northern Lights</a>, but the genetically ambiguous indica was simply called &ldquo;Bubba.&rdquo; Bubba Kush has flourished from its California roots ever since.

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Bubba Kush

Forbidden Fruit is the mouthwatering cross of <a href="/strains/cherry-pie">Cherry Pie</a> x <a href="/strains/tangie">Tangie</a>. This sumptuous genetic cross expresses a beautiful dense bud structure with deep purple hues, dark green foliage, and wiry orange hairs. The <a href="/news/cannabis-101/terpenes-the-flavors-of-cannabis-aromatherapy">terpene profile</a> is a perfect mixture of Cherry Pie&rsquo;s musky, sweet cherry undertones and Tangie&rsquo;s loud tropical flavors. There are also notes of pine, mango, and passionfruit candy. The effects hit hard between the eyes and lay into the body with each hit. Forbidden Fruit&rsquo;s deep physical relaxation and mental stoniness make it perfect for dulling minor physical discomfort and discarding stress.&nbsp;

Forbidden Fruit

A true A-List cannabis strain,&nbsp;Blueberry&rsquo;s legendary status soared to new heights after claiming the High Times&rsquo; Cannabis Cup 2000 for Best <a href="/strains/lists/category/indica">Indica</a>. The long history of the strain goes&nbsp;back to the late 1970s when American breeder DJ Short was working with a variety of exotic <a href="/news/cannabis-101/the-cannabis-origin-what-is-a-landrace-strain">landrace strains</a>. However, throughout the decades of Blueberry&rsquo;s cultivation, the genetics have been passed around, due in large part to DJ Short working with multiple seed banks and breeders. The <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/sweet">sweet</a> flavors of fresh <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/blueberry">blueberries</a> combine with <a href="/strains/lists/effect/relaxed">relaxing</a> effects to produce a long-lasting sense of <a href="/strains/lists/effect/euphoric">euphoria</a>. Many consumers&nbsp;utilize Blueberry to help contend with <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/pain">pain</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/stress">stress</a>, while connoisseurs and growers admire the strain for its colorful hues and high <a href="/news/cannabis-101/cannabinoids-101-what-makes-cannabis-medicine">THC content</a>.

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Blueberry

Mendo Breath is an interesting mix of <a href="/strains/ogkb">OGKB</a> (OGKushBreath, which is the supposed patriarch in the Cookies Fam genetics) and <a href="/strains/mendo-montage">Mendo Montage</a>. Their forces combined make dense frosty buds that reek of sweet vanilla and caramel. But no matter how good this smells, save it for after work. This thumper can pivot your entire day&rsquo;s plans with its powerful body high built for chronic pain and discomfort.&nbsp;

Mendo Breath

Strawberry Banana is an indica developed by <a href="/brands/dna-genetics">DNA Genetics</a> in collaboration with Serious Seeds. A genetic cross of Crockett&rsquo;s <a href="/strains/banana-kush">Banana Kush</a> and the &ldquo;Strawberry&rdquo; <a href="/news/growing/cannabis-genotypes-and-phenotypes-what-makes-a-strain-unique">phenotype</a> of <a href="/strains/bubble-gum">Bubble Gum</a>, Strawberry Banana inherited&nbsp;a sweet, fruity flavor, hence the name. Known for its heavy resin production and high-THC content, Strawberry Banana produces happy, peaceful effects that sharpen creativity and sensory awareness.

Strawberry Banana

Blue Cheese is an <a href="/strains/lists/category/indica">indica</a> cross created by crossing a <a href="/strains/blueberry">Blueberry</a> male with an original <a href="/strains/uk-cheese">U.K. Cheese</a>&nbsp;(a <a href="/strains/skunk-1">Skunk #1</a> <a href="/news/growing/cannabis-genotypes-and-phenotypes-what-makes-a-strain-unique">phenotype</a>) female. The <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/sweet">sweet</a> and savory smells of <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/berry">berry</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/blue-cheese">blue cheese</a> combine to create a creamy, unique flavor reminiscent of the original&nbsp;<a href="/strains/cheese">Cheese</a>.&nbsp;The heavy effects will help you feel <a href="/strains/lists/effect/relaxed">relaxed</a> at the end of the day and can provide relief for <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/muscle-spasms">muscle spasms</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/pain">pain</a>, and <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/stress">stress</a>.

Blue Cheese

King Louis XIII might be most famous for making wigs on men de rigeur for the French aristocracy, but in Southern California the name will bring to mind a popular indica-dominant&nbsp;strain. This strain announces itself as many people did in the 1600s: by its smell. The difference is this monarch&rsquo;s odor is one that&rsquo;s meant to be enjoyed; its dense nugs have an overwhelmingly piney smell with an earthy musk that will have you thinking of your last forest adventure. Bred in part from OG Kush, Louis XIII has a very similar spicy kush aroma.&nbsp;