Cactus

Cactus is a indica cross combining Northern Lights and Afghani. Known for grapefruit, citrus, pungent aromatics.

In grower catalogs and dispensary menus, Cactus (also circulated as Cactus Breath, Cactus OG, Cactus Kush) is documented as a indica cross combining Northern Lights and Afghani. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Cactus Jack. It is recorded in state compliance flower testing in WA (2015 and 2017). Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–9 weeks (~56–63 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Cactus are most often described as showing tangy ruby grapefruit, bright citrus zest, loud, room-filling pungency and earthy, soil-like depth. Chemotype data points to fresh, piney-floral terpinolene, earthy, herbal myrcene and sweet, herbaceous ocimene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report physical relaxation, an elevated, euphoric mood and an upbeat, cheerful mood, making Cactus a frequent pick for evening unwinding or unhurried downtime. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes.