Orange Skunk

Orange Skunk is a hybrid cross combining Skunk 1 and California Orange. Known for orange, skunk, citrus aromatics.

In grower catalogs and dispensary menus, Orange Skunk is documented as a hybrid cross combining Skunk 1 and California Orange. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Mandarin Sunset and Mandarin Skunk. It is recorded in state compliance flower testing in WA (2014 and 2017). Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Orange Skunk are most often described as showing sweet orange and tangerine, classic skunky funk, bright citrus zest and tart lemon peel. Chemotype data points to bright, citrus-forward limonene, earthy, herbal myrcene and peppery beta-caryophyllene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report an upbeat, cheerful mood, a noticeable appetite boost and a sociable, talkative ease, making Orange Skunk a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are dry eyes and dry mouth.