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Orange weed strains are cannabis varieties with a distinct citrus aroma that reminds many people of fresh oranges, tangerines or mandarins. The name usually describes the smell and taste, not the colour of the flower. In this article you can read which terpenes create the citrus scent, how these strains look and which varieties are best known. You can browse our flowers and our CBD range in the shop.
Why are they called orange strains?
The word "orange" refers to the aroma profile. Many of these strains also have bright orange hairs on the buds. These hairs are called pistils and are part of the female flower. The colour of the bud itself can be green or even purple, depending on genetics and growing conditions.
Terpenes behind the citrus aroma
Terpenes are natural aroma compounds. They are found in cannabis and in many other plants, including citrus fruits (Wikipedia: Terpene). Three terpenes are typical for orange strains:
- Limonene: the main aroma compound in the peel of citrus fruits (Wikipedia: Limonene).
- Valencene: named after Valencia oranges, with a sweet orange scent (Wikipedia: Valencene).
- Terpinolene: combines citrus with herbal, piney and floral notes (Wikipedia: Terpinolene).
Well known orange strains
- Tangie: a sativa-dominant strain with a sharp tangerine aroma and a slightly earthy note.
- Mimosa: a sativa-dominant hybrid named after the orange juice cocktail, with notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Mimosa is also the aroma of our Mimosa CBC vape.
- Agent Orange: a balanced hybrid with a scent of freshly cut oranges and spicy, earthy undertones.
- Orange Kush: combines citrus with the earthy, creamy notes typical of Kush genetics. Read more in our guide to Kush strains.
Appearance
Orange strains often have dense buds with many orange pistils and a thick layer of trichomes. Trichomes are tiny resin glands on the surface of the plant. They produce both the cannabinoids and the terpenes (Wikipedia: Trichome).
Growing notes
Growers report that the terpene profile depends a lot on light, temperature and the time of harvest. Many orange strains are sativa-dominant and therefore grow taller than indica-dominant plants. If you want to know more about the plant types, read our article on the difference between indica and sativa.
Frequently asked questions
Are orange weed strains really orange?
Not always. The name mainly describes the citrus aroma. Many of these strains have orange pistils, but the bud itself is often green.
Which terpene smells like oranges?
Limonene and valencene are the terpenes most often linked to the scent of oranges. Terpinolene adds herbal and floral notes.
Which are the best known orange strains?
Tangie, Mimosa, Agent Orange and Orange Kush are among the best known orange strains.
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