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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

5 Alive Strain

5 Alive is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Bubblegum × Orange Juice). ~22% THC; effects: energetic, uplifted, happy.

Median THC
22%
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
22%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneMyrceneLimonenePineneLinaloolHumulene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 50%Sativa 50%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strain5 Alive
Descendants (7)
ChildCherried AliveChildBlue CherriesChildDisco FriesChildDoubleBurgerChildFive LemonsChildL.L.O.A.ChildHybrid Map of 5 Alive

Effects

EnergeticUpliftedHappyEuphoricHungryFocused

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

GrapeOrange

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Cannarado Geneticsregular

About 5 Alive

This juicy delight has been flying under the radar since her release by expert breeder Cannarado, but she’s definitely worthy of notoriety. 5 Alive is an overachiever, scoring the highest marks in taste, aroma, beauty, and effects. The sunny flavor of freshly juiced orange perfectly captures the sensory pleasure of this energetic strain. As photogenic as she is flavorful, 5 Alive yields thick, colorful buds, coated in sticky resin, just waiting to be squeezed. A personal favorite for quite a few of our LitHouse team members and industry partners, 5 Alive has that perfect care-free high that puts a big grin on your face, like you just got an unexpected check in the mail and everything’s coming up roses

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of 5 Alive?
5 Alive comes from Bubblegum × Orange Juice.
Is 5 Alive indica or sativa?
5 Alive is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does 5 Alive have?
Across breeder releases, 5 Alive tests around 22% THC.
Is 5 Alive available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
5 Alive is offered as: regular.