
- A sativa-leaning hybrid built for focus, flavour and reliable LED runs
Mota Hari
Mota Hari is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred for energetic daytime effects with a bright citrus profile.
- Energetic daytime high with creative focus
- Performs well under LEDs with proper canopy control
- Resinous buds with bright citrus and earthy spice
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18-22% |
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0.5-1% |
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Mota x Hari |
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Sativa-dominant hybrid |
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Intermediate |
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8-10 weeks |
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1.2–2.5 m |
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Medium to high (approx. 450-550 g/m² indoors) |
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Citrus, Earthy, Spice |
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Feminised |
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Variable British weather |
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Uplifting, Creative, Relaxing |
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Indoor / Outdoor |
About Mota Hari
Mota Hari combines lively sativa characteristics with reliable floral formation to give growers a productive, terpene-forward plant. It thrives under attentive care, responding well to training and LED lighting while producing resinous, fragrant buds suited to daytime use.
Mota Hari is a sativa-dominant hybrid that favours energetic daytime use. It combines sativa stretch with indica stability for manageable growth.
Typical THC content ranges between 18–22% depending on phenotype and grow conditions. The potency is perceptible to newer consumers but sits within a comfortable band for regular users.
CBD levels are low, generally under 1% in standard phenotypes. This strain is not chosen for CBD therapy but for its cannabinoid profile that supports mood uplift.
Mota Hari stems from deliberate crossing to emphasise sativa characteristics while retaining floral density. The parentage is expressed as Mota x Hari, giving predictable vigour across phenotypes.
Seeds are offered as Feminised lines to reduce the need for sexing and to streamline production. The plants are photoperiod-dependent, so growers must control light cycles indoors to induce flowering.
Growing Mota Hari in the Highlands requires intermediate skill due to cool spells and sudden humidity shifts. Variable British weather in Inverness can complicate flowering and pest management, so attentive care is important.
Flowering typically completes in 8–10 weeks under stable indoor conditions. Some growers report up to 11 weeks for resin-heavy phenotypes when pushing for maximum trichome production.
Indoor yields are medium to high with proper canopy control and LED intensity. Outdoor yields in Inverness can be good when plants finish before persistent autumn rain.
Plants develop a tall, airy structure with long internodes and generous branching. Expect final heights from about 1.2 metres indoors to 2.5 metres outdoors without topping.
Indoors, Mota Hari responds well to SOG or SCROG under LED rigs and rewards controlled feeding and light schedules. Outdoors in Inverness the strain stretches and benefits from wind protection and careful timing to avoid late-season wet weather.
Growing Mota Hari in Inverness requires planning around the variable British weather, which can bring cool, damp spells late in the season. A sheltered outdoor site or an indoor setup with environmental control reduces the risk of mould and ensures a consistent finish.
Effects start with a clear uplift and improved focus suitable for creative tasks. As the session progresses a mellow relaxation emerges without heavy sedation.
The flavour profile offers bright citrus top notes layered over earthy, herbal tones. A dry, spicy finish lingers on the palate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this strain, covering growth, effects, and suitability for UK conditions.
A full-spectrum LED rig with 300–600 µmol/m²/s at canopy during flowering gives good results; adjust height to avoid light stress.
Use a balanced NPK feed in veg, then switch to a bloom formulation with slightly lower nitrogen and higher phosphorus and potassium during flowering.
Yes; low-stress training and topping work well to manage stretch and increase bud sites without overly compacting the canopy.
Maintain good airflow, control humidity under 50–55% in late flowering, and remove lower foliage to improve circulation around buds.
Organic soils perform well but expect slightly slower growth; feed with compost teas or diluted organic nutrients to avoid lockout.
Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with some ambers for a balanced effect and peak flavour; check pistil colour as a secondary guide.
Dry slowly for 7–12 days at 18–21°C and 45–55% RH, then cure in jars for at least four weeks to develop aroma and smoothness.
Yes, indoor LED cannabis cultivation suits Mota Hari well because LEDs offer stable light intensity and spectrum control that helps manage stretch and resin development.
Cloning is generally reliable from healthy, vegetative mother plants; root in a humid environment and transplant once roots are established.
Aim for at least one complete air exchange every 1–2 minutes during lights-on, using passive intake and an inline extractor with a small oscillating fan for canopy movement.
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