
- Citrus, Sativa, Uplifting
African Orange
African Orange is a sativa-dominant hybrid with bright citrus flavour and an uplifting head high.
- Bright citrus terpene
- Energetic daytime strain
- Tall, high-yielding plant
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18-22% |
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<1% |
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African Landrace x Orange |
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Sativa-dominant Hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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9-11 weeks |
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Tall (up to 2.5 m outdoors) |
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Medium to high |
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Citrus, Sweet, Earthy |
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Feminised |
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Warm, Dry To Mild Maritime With Greenhouse Protection In Uk |
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Uplifting, Energetic, Creative |
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Indoor And Outdoor (Greenhouse-Friendly) |
About African Orange
African Orange is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred from African Landrace x Orange. It offers bright citrus aromas and an energetic, cerebral effect that suits daytime use. You should expect a 9–11 week indoor flowering cycle and tall plants that respond well to topping and SCROG. In the UK the strain performs best under glass or in sheltered southern sites. Manage humidity and airflow to avoid mould during wet periods. Seeds are typically sold feminized to simplify the grow for hobbyists and collectors.
African Orange is a sativa-dominant hybrid with a lively, head-high effect. UK growers value its energetic behaviour for daytime use.
African Orange tests around 18–22% THC, which places it in the mid to upper range for everyday UK strains. It sits lower than some modern high-THC hybrids yet higher than many classic landraces favoured by British collectors.
CBD levels run low, commonly under 1%, so the profile is THC-driven. British wellness users look to higher-CBD varieties when they want therapeutic balance.
Genetics list as African Landrace x Orange, which explains the citrus terpene and sativa structure. The cross gives the stretch and the heady, uplifting profile you notice in smoke tests.
Seeds are offered as feminized in many packs to simplify the grow for British collectors. Feminized lines reduce the risk of males and suit hobby growers in Glasgow and Cardiff.
Growing African Orange is intermediate in difficulty. Its sativa stretch and sensitivity to humidity make greenhouse setups or strict indoor humidity control useful for growers in Manchester.
Flowering takes about 9–11 weeks indoors. Outdoors in southern spots like Cornwall it usually finishes by late September in a good season.
Yields are medium to high when you apply training and steady feeding. Greenhouse growers in Nottingham report the best outdoor numbers for UK conditions.
African Orange becomes tall and shows significant vertical stretch after flip. If you grow in a small London grow room use scrogging or frequent topping to control height.
This strain suits indoor rooms and greenhouses as much as outdoor plots in mild areas. Given the UK's damp summers, outdoor plants need good airflow and shelter from persistent rain.
African Orange prefers a warm, dry climate but performs well under glass in the UK. Growers in Cornwall and Devon have an easier time finishing outdoors than those up in the Scottish Highlands.
Expect an uplifting, cerebral high that suits daytime activity. Many British users pick it for social use and creative focus.
The flavour is bright citrus with fresh orange peel on the nose. A faint earthy base keeps the smoke grounded for UK palates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
Expect about 9 to 11 weeks of flowering under a standard 12/12 light cycle.
It stretches a lot so train with topping or a scrog to control height in compact London rooms.
With training and steady feeding you can reach medium to high yields under good conditions.
It prefers warm, dry spells and finishes best under glass or in mild southern sites like Cornwall.
With 18–22% THC the effect is uplifting and cerebral, suited to daytime use.
The common offering is feminized seed, which simplifies sexing for hobby growers.
Watch for mould and bud rot in humid conditions and keep airflow high in Manchester and Liverpool grows.
Low stress training, topping and SCROG are effective to control stretch and improve light spread.
A balanced veg feed then a bloom-focused schedule with steady PK helps finish trichome development.
Yes. Expect pronounced citrus and sweet orange notes with an earthy undertone.
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