How to Tell the Difference Between Male & Female Newts

There are a few key ways to tell the difference between male and female plants.

Flowers: Male plants produce staminate flowers, which have pollen-producing anthers. Female plants produce pistillate flowers, which have a stigma and style that receive pollen.

Leaves: Male plants often have smaller, narrower leaves than female plants.

Stems: Male plants often have thinner, weaker stems than female plants.

Trichomes: Male plants often have more trichomes, or tiny hairs, on their stems and leaves than female plants.

Buds: Male plants produce smaller, looser buds than female plants. Female buds are often more compact and have more pistils.

Seeds: Male plants produce pollen, which is necessary for fertilizing female plants. Female plants produce seeds, which can be used to grow new plants.

It is important to note that these are just general guidelines and there can be some variation between different strains of cannabis. If you are not sure whether a plant is male or female, it is best to consult with a more experienced grower.