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Sativa dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Tropic Thunder Strain

Tropic Thunder is a sativa dominant strain (Northern Vietnamese × Ciskei). ~19% THC; 90-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: energetic, focused, giggly.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
90 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneLimonenePineneCaryophylleneLinaloolHumuleneOcimeneTerpinolene

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
ParentNorthern VietnameseParentCiskeiParentCongoleseParentMaui WowieParentUnknown Ruderalis
This strainTropic Thunder
Descendants (3)
ChildTropic #1ChildHybrid Map of Tropic ThunderChildMonkey Thunder

Effects

EnergeticFocusedGigglyHappyEuphoricCreative

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

TropicalMangoPineapplePearSweetCitrus

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Hash Hands90dregular
Unknown or Legendaryregular

About Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder is a mysterious Maui Wowie cross that exhibits colorful buds and floral aromas. The strain’s moderate potency makes it suitable for consumption any time of the day, offering a mellow and manageable buzz that elevates the mood and alleviates stress. Its floral aroma transforms into a bitter, herbaceous mixture of flavors upon combustion or vaporization. Tropic Thunder has been used for a variety of ailments, but excels when contending with depression, inflammation, and muscle spasms. 

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder comes from Northern Vietnamese × Ciskei.
Is Tropic Thunder indica or sativa?
Tropic Thunder is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Tropic Thunder have?
Across breeder releases, Tropic Thunder tests around 19% THC.
How long does Tropic Thunder take to flower?
Tropic Thunder flowers in about 90 days.
Is Tropic Thunder available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Tropic Thunder is offered as: regular.