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Pure indica retail shopping label — not genetics

Cactus Strain

Cactus is a pure indica strain (Afghani × Northern Lights). ~20% THC; 60-day flowering; effects: relaxed, euphoric, happy.

Median THC
20%
Flowering
60 days
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

TerpinoleneMyrceneOcimenePineneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinalool

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 100%

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 strainCactus
Descendants (9)

Effects

RelaxedEuphoricHappyTinglySleepyUplifted

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

GrapefruitCitrusPungentEarthyPineTree fruit

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Jordan of the Islands60dregular

About Cactus

Grows a short bushy plant respmbling a prickly pear cactus in miniature. Smooth and strong like any NL hybrid, packing a serious punch without knocking you out! This is an excellent strain and would be best used for pain relief, spasms, and anxiety. Genetics: Northern Lights x Afghani Flowering Time: 55-65 Days

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Cactus?
Cactus comes from Afghani × Northern Lights.
Is Cactus indica or sativa?
Cactus is classified as pure indica.
How much THC does Cactus have?
Across breeder releases, Cactus tests around 20% THC.
How long does Cactus take to flower?
Cactus flowers in about 60 days.
Is Cactus available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Cactus is offered as: regular.