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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

African Orange Strain

African Orange is a sativa dominant strain (Nigerian × Orange Blossom Trail). ~16% THC; 65-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: energetic, creative, uplifted.

Median THC
16%
Flowering
60–70 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
16%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolTerpinoleneOcimene

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 30%Sativa 70%

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
ParentNigerianParentOrange Blossom TrailParentGlue 87.5%ParentJJ’s NigerianParentOrtega
This strainAfrican Orange
Descendants (14)
ChildAfrican NectarChildAfrican Orange GlueChildStrawberry BananaChildGlue 87.5%ChildBanana SherbetChildSunset SherbertChildOrtegaChildOrange RomulawiChildRomulawiChildOrange RuntzChildRuntzChildSour Orange

Effects

EnergeticCreativeUpliftedHappyFocused

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Orange

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Equilibrium Genetics—60dregular—
Swamp Boys Seeds—70dregular—

About African Orange

African Orange = Agent Orange (Orange Velvet x Jack the Ripper) ♀ x Heirloom Malawi ♂ African Orange is one of our most successful varieties, having been used in many of our F1 hybrids both past and present. It's qualities of mold resistance, vigorous growth, unmistakable aroma and taste are part of what makes it so much fun to work with. 💐 Regular seeds ☀️ Type: Sativa 🌲 Flower: 8-9 weeks / mid October 🌹 Aroma: Citrus, sour 🌱 African Orange F3 = [Agent Orange (Orange Velvet x Jack the Ripper) ♀ x Heirloom Malawi ♂] F3 Agent Orange is a hybrid of Orange Velvet and Jack the Ripper from TGA Subcool. We got it as a cutting from Harborside Health Center Oakland, in 2014. Heirloom Malawi is an heirloom sativa ♂ from the Santa Cruz Mountains. This Malawi has been stabilized for a number of traits including tall height, hollow stems, light green leaves, chunky and medium dense buds, sweet aroma, high THC, and mold resistance

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of African Orange?
African Orange comes from Nigerian × Orange Blossom Trail.
Is African Orange indica or sativa?
African Orange is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does African Orange have?
Across breeder releases, African Orange tests around 16% THC.
How long does African Orange take to flower?
African Orange flowers in about 60–70 days.
Is African Orange available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
African Orange is offered as: regular.