Blood Orange

Blood Orange is a hybrid cross of Appalachia and Cali Orange Bud from Bodhi Seeds. Known for apricot, orange, citrus aromatics.

Blood Orange is a hybrid cultivar bred by Bodhi Seeds from Appalachia and Cali Orange Bud. It appears in state compliance flower testing across 5 US markets (WA NJ MI NV MA) between 2015 and 2025. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Blood Orange are most often described as showing sweet apricot, sweet orange and tangerine, bright citrus zest and tropical fruit. Chemotype data points to peppery beta-caryophyllene, bright, citrus-forward limonene and floral, lavender-like linalool as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report clear-headed task focus, an active, energetic lift and creative, associative thinking, making Blood Orange a frequent pick for daytime sessions, creative work, or social settings. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes.