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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Black Orchid Strain

Black Orchid is an indica dominant strain (Gelato × OG Kush). ~27% THC; 68-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: happy, creative, tingly.

Median THC
27%
Flowering
67–70 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
27%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

LimoneneMyrceneCaryophylleneLinaloolPineneHumuleneTerpinolene

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 70%Sativa 30%

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 strainBlack Orchid
Descendants (4)
ChildBlack Orchid AutoChildBlack Orchid AutomaticChildUnknown RuderalisChildHybrid Map of Black Orchid

Effects

HappyCreativeTinglyEuphoricHungryUplifted

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

Blue CheeseBlueberryCitrus

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Original Sensible Seeds70dregular
Zamnesia67dfeminized

About Black Orchid

Two solid USA West Coast, Cali weed strains Gelato and OG Kush combine to create our indica dominant showpiece Black Orchid. Staggering levels of THC can be devastating even for the hardened smoker. Black Orchid's indica power makes you feel tranquil, happy and dreamy its intense body stone can be crushing to users not accustomed to strains of this potency. Heavy compact buds covered with a blizzard of trichomes adorn these plants and the purple tones contrasting with fiery red orange hairs bedazzle cultivators. The dominant terpenes of myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene give off a balmy scent of berries with creamy buttery flavours of blueberry pie with hints or citrus and herbal notes. Black Orchid produces a whopping yeild of this potent head stash 650 - 750 gr m2 grown indoors and 700 - 1000 gr per plant outdoor. Black Orchid is a growers ecstasy, exceptional potency, lush flavours and mighty production this powerhouse cannabis strain is unrivaled

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Black Orchid?
Black Orchid comes from Gelato × OG Kush.
Is Black Orchid indica or sativa?
Black Orchid is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Black Orchid have?
Across breeder releases, Black Orchid tests around 27% THC.
How long does Black Orchid take to flower?
Black Orchid flowers in about 67–70 days.
Is Black Orchid available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Black Orchid is offered as: feminized, regular.