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Californian Orange

Californian Orange is described by Dutch Passion as a balanced hybrid stabilized since 1980. Individual plants develop a distinct citrus note and may even show heavy resin coverage on the leaves. Reported characteristics include a powerful, comparatively clear high, slightly above-average yields and a flowering time of approximately eight to ten weeks.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • citrusy

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Californian Orange is at the top. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 3rd generation.

Editorial profile

Californian Orange in detail

Origin & classification

In the breeder description provided, Californian Orange is presented as a hybrid stabilized through inbreeding since 1980. The dataset attributes it to Dutch Passion and states a ratio of 50 percent Sativa to 50 percent Indica. However, parent strains are not listed. The historical information therefore describes a line preserved over many years without disclosing its original genetic composition.

Aroma & flavor

The name refers to a citrus profile, although according to the source this only becomes clearly apparent in aroma and flavor in some plants. This note is important: Orange or Citrus is not a guaranteed expression in every phenotype. No other aromas or specific terpenes are documented. The sensory description therefore remains limited to a possible, distinct citrus note and does not add unsubstantiated sweetness, peel, spices or other fruits.

Terpene profile

The most noticeable visual characteristic is the strong resin production. According to the breeder, not only the flowers but even the leaves can become highly resinous. A slightly above-average yield is described for cultivation. The flowering time appears inconsistently in the fields as nine to ten weeks and in the continuous description as eight to ten weeks. The broader range of eight to ten weeks reflects the available sources more cautiously. For outdoor cultivation, the description gives the first week of November as the harvest period without specifying the region or climatic conditions in more detail.

Effects tendency

The effects are characterized as a very strong yet fairly clear high. This is a subjective, breeder-related description and not a guaranteed effect. Other qualities such as sedation, creativity or physical heaviness are not mentioned. A single THC value of 7.8 percent does appear in the source, but without information about the sample, testing method or batch, it cannot be considered consistently characteristic of the strain.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Californian Orange thus combines historical stabilization, balanced hybrid classification, possible citrus expressions and notable resin coverage. The slightly above-average yield specification and the reported flowering period provide additional guidance, but remain breeder-specific and dependent on phenotype and conditions. Batch-specific cannabinoid and terpene analyses are lacking for a modern chemical classification. The original ancestry also remains unclear, which is why the profile does not add parent lines that are not explicitly named in the available sources.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Californian Orange

What type of strain is Californian Orange?

We list Californian Orange as a hybrid strain with the parent line California Orange × USA × California/Humboldt.

What genetics are behind Californian Orange?

The parent line of Californian Orange is California Orange × USA × California/Humboldt.

What does Californian Orange smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Californian Orange is primarily citrusy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What flowering time is specified for Californian Orange?

A flowering time of 9-10 weeks is specified for Californian Orange.

Which breeder is named for Californian Orange?

Dutch Passion is named as the breeder of Californian Orange.