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sativa-dominant strainActivex
Activex is a sativa-dominant Castle Rock Farms line with ties to Apricot Gelato, Gelato and Legend Orange Apricot. Earthy warmth, wood, tropical fruit, apricot, citrus and orange define the aroma.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- earthy
- woody
Effects
- lively
- balancing
- appetite-stimulating
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent line and family tree
Activex is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.
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StrainActivex
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ParentsGelato
- GrandparentsSunset Sherbet
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GrandparentsThin Mint GSC
- 3rd generationOG Kush
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
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ParentsGelato
Editorial profile
Activex in detail
Origin & classification
Activex is a sativa-dominant strain with ties to Apricot Gelato, Gelato #1 and Legend Orange Apricot. The available information names Castle Rock Farms as the cultivation context. The strain therefore clearly belongs to a modern, fruity Gelato-related line, but shows more citrus and apricot freshness than purely dessert-style profiles.
Aroma & flavour
The documented lineage currently leads through Gelato. This explains the creamier hybrid base and the connection to Sunset Sherbet- and Cookies-influenced lines. Apricot and orange connections also give Activex a brighter, fruitier direction. As a result, the strain feels lively and aromatically open rather than heavy.
Terpene profile
Aromatically, Activex combines earthy warmth, wood, tropical fruit, apricot, citrus and orange. This blend makes the profile interesting because it is not simply sweet. Earth and wood provide depth, while apricot and citrus carry the brighter side. The impression therefore remains clearer and less creamy than that of many Gelato hybrids.
Effect tendency
The terpene base is particularly striking. Terpinolene takes centre stage and suits a brighter, more lively strain. Farnesene adds fruity-green accents. Caryophyllene brings spice, while myrcene provides a softer base. Together, this creates a profile that feels fruity without relying solely on sweetness.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The effect tendency is described as lively, mood-enhancing, creative, balancing, appetite-stimulating and motivating. Publicly available information supports a lively, clear and creative direction, without implying a guaranteed effect. Activex is therefore sativa-dominant, but not empty or sharp.
Further classification
Compared with heavier Gelato profiles, Activex places less emphasis on creaminess. The strain feels more like a bright, apricot-like offshoot of that world. This distinction helps clearly separate it from denser-feeling dessert hybrids.
Further classification
In the Strain Finder, Activex is particularly interesting as a fruity-bright counterpart to heavier Gelato lines. The strain shows how apricot, orange, earth and terpinolene shape a profile that remains a modern hybrid while bringing noticeably more freshness and movement.
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Frequently asked questions about Activex
What type of strain is Activex?
We list Activex as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line Apricot Gelato × Gelato #1 × Legend Orange Apricot.
What genetics are behind Activex?
The parent line of Activex is Apricot Gelato × Gelato #1 × Legend Orange Apricot.
What does Activex smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Activex is primarily earthy, woody, tropical, fruity, apricot-like, citrusy and orange-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Activex?
Activex features terpinolene, farnesene, caryophyllene and myrcene. They complement the aroma profile described above.
What is the effect tendency of Activex?
We primarily describe Activex as lively, mood-enhancing, creative, balancing, appetite-stimulating and motivating. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Activex?
Activex is listed with a THC range of 17 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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