Top 10 Exotic Weed Strains

What is exotic weed? Well, these cannabis strains all have something unique about them. Many have fascinating origins in distant lands, rare flavor profiles seldom found elsewhere, and legendary parents that make them stand out from the crowd. Below, you’ll discover ten exotic weed strains, what makes them so special, and what to expect when you grow them.

1. AMG

AMG, also known by her full name Amnesia Mac Ganja, descends from exotic parent strains Amnesia and Mexican Haze. The legendary Amnesia, the progeny of Cinderella 99 and Jack Herer, passed down a euphoric high and rare tastes of tobacco, while Mexican Haze added spicy tastes and a cerebral effect to the offspring. Expect exotic fruity flavors and a clear-headed high when firing up AMG buds.

To successfully grow AMG, sow seeds directly into 10 cm pots, keeping them at a temperature of at least 20°C to speed up germination. Expect your plants to grow up to 10 cm by the end of week two. Pot your specimens up into their final containers and place them outdoors in a sunny position. Here, they’ll reach a height of 70–120 cm by the end of veg and stretch all the way up to 200 cm during early bloom. Flush your plants during the final two weeks before harvest and prepare to pull in up to 600 g/plant during October.

AMG - Amnesia Mac Ganja

AMG - Amnesia Mac Ganja

	Amnesia x Mexican Haze
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	10 - 11 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 80% Indica 20%
	19 to 21 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	October
	Balanced, Clear, Stoned

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2. Bubblegum XL

We couldn’t possibly make a list of the most exotic weed strains without including Bubblegum XL. Sweet, productive, and uplifting, this cultivar certainly offers a unique experience. She inherited her stunning dark green appearance and sugary sweet flavors from her parent strains: the South African Power Plant and the Brazilian Santa Maria, emerging from this pairing with 50% indica genetics and 50% sativa.

When growing this exotic strain, sow seeds directly into 10 cm pots filled with a high-quality potting mix. Turn your lights on for 24 hours per day as soon as sprouts emerge to prevent legginess, and maintain a consistent temperature of 25°C for optimal growth. After achieving a height of 10–15 cm during week three, transplant your specimens into larger pots between 10–20 l. Give them a couple of days to recover from transplant stress and move them outdoors to a sunny but sheltered spot. As your plants transition into bloom, trained specimens will peak at 160 cm, whereas untrained plants grown in large pots will peak at 200 cm. Expect to reap up to 450 g/plant after a flowering time of 8–9 weeks that typically culminates in October.

Bubblegum XL

Bubblegum XL

	Power Plant x Santa Maria
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 5 feet
	8 - 9 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 50% Indica 50%
	14 to 16 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	October
	Calming, Uplifting

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3. Chocolate Haze — O.G. Chocolate Thai x Cannalope Haze

Chocolate Haze descends from two very exotic parent strains; O.G. Chocolate Thai hails from a legendary landrace from Thailand, whereas Cannalope Haze shares a genetic connection to Mexican landraces. Both of these varieties are known for their incredible tastes, and these traits are amplified in Chocolate Haze.

The progeny produces a terpene profile that generates flavors of chocolate, earthiness, and fruit. If you’re a budding cannabis chef, you need to use these flowers in the kitchen, or to create some grade-A hash. On top of her tastes, this strain also pumps out good yields. Expect up to 525g/m² indoors and between 450–500g/plant outside.

Chocolate Haze

Chocolate Haze

	OG Chocolate Thai x Cannalope Haze
	17 to 18 oz/m²
	3 to 5 feet
	9 - 11 weeks
	THC: 20%

	Sativa 95% Indica 5%
	16 to 18 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	Late October
	Heavy

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4. El Patron

This Highlife Cup-winning hybrid descends from parents AMG and Shiva. From the former, she inherited exotic terpenes and big yields, whereas the latter, originating from faraway India, passed down a deeply soothing effect with hints of skunk, tea, and pear. Germinate your El Patron seeds by soaking them in a cup of water for 12–24 hours. Relocate them directly into their final pot size of 10–20 l. Expect your plants to reach 3 cm, 7 cm, and 15 cm during weeks one, two, and three, respectively. Then, place your containers outside in a south-facing position as soon as the risk of frost has passed.

Expect your El Patron plants to stretch up to 200 cm during the first week or so of bloom. Go heavy on the defoliation to keep all buds exposed to direct light. Flush your plants during the final two weeks of the growing cycle to improve the flavor of your flowers. Have enough stash jars ready to store up to 600 g/plant ready to harvest in late October.

El Patron

El Patron

	AMG x Shiva
	16 to 18 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 60% Indica 40%
	19 to 21 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	Late October
	Powerful , Stoned

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5. Mother Gorilla

What do you get when you cross the outrageously potent GG#4 with the exotic and dense buds of Reina Madre? Mother Gorilla, of course! This sativa-dominant titan, born from Spanish and Congolese parent strains, serves up a THC content of 23%, alongside delicious flavors of chocolate, earth, skunk, and sourness. Start your seeds in cell trays, transplanting them into 15 l pots as soon as seedlings reach a height of 5 cm. Exposed to a consistent temperature of 25°C, plants will quickly grow to a height of 12 cm by the end of veg. Move containers outside at this point into a sunny position, making sure to provide irrigation in areas that experience extreme heat.

Mother Gorilla puts her stellar genetics on display during bloom. Stretching up to 180 cm, she’ll start producing gorgeous brownish-green buds—a hue that almost hints at the chocolatey flavors within. After a flowering phase of just 9–10 weeks, you’ll pull in up to 550 g/plant during early October. Once dried and cured, you’ll enjoy a euphoric high and moreish taste with each session.

Mother Gorilla (Formerly Royal Madre)

Mother Gorilla (Formerly Royal Madre)

	Gorilla Glue 4 x Reina Madre
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	2 to 3 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 23%

	Sativa 70% Indica 30%
	18 to 19 oz/plant
	5 to 6 feet
	Early October
	Calming, Euphoric

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6. North Thunderfuck — Matanuska Thunderfuck Bx3

We know that North Thunderfuck stems from Matanuska Thunderfuck (a hybrid from the grasslands of Alaska), but her exact origins past that point remain shrouded. However, alongside her complex terpene profile and big, bulbous buds, the air of mystery surrounding this strain simply adds to her exotic vibe.

If you decide to grow this cultivar, prepare to be amazed when harvest time swings around. As her buds mature, you’ll watch them develop substantial size. Colors of light purple and dark green, as well as a thick, frosty coating of trichomes, make this plant a stoner’s aesthetic dream. After drying and curing her flowers, you’ll experience waves of euphoria and tastes of citrus, pine, and Skunk.

North Thunderfuck

North Thunderfuck

	Matanuska Thunderfuck Bx3
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	8 - 9 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 50% Indica 50%
	18 to 19 oz/plant
	5 to 6 feet
	Middle of October
	Euphoric

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7. Power Flower — South African Sativas

South African landraces are renowned for their sativa morphology and energising and cerebral effects. But how did genetics from the Southern Hemisphere end up in European seed banks? Well, a band of passionate strain hunters from the Netherlands set off to South Africa during the 90s and discovered a treasure trove of native varieties. After returning home and tweaking these exotic plants, they created Power Flower.

This sativa-dominant lady offers a THC level of 19% alongside medium quantities of CBD. If you're a fan of wake and bakes, you need to try this cognitive strain alongside your coffee in the morning. With yields of up to 550g/m² indoors and 500g/plant outdoors, what’s not to love?

Power Flower

Power Flower

	South African Sativas
	18 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 88% Indica 12%
	18 to 19 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	October
	Heavy

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8. Royal AK — Colombian x Mexican x Thai x Afghan

How about that genetic lineup? Royal AK derives from exotic landraces from all around the Earth, and she boasts the very best traits from each variety. Most cultivators fall in love with this strain after seeing her flowers mature; big, frosty colas make her stand out in any grow room or garden.

Together, her THC content of 19% and earthy and fruity terpenes converge to create a clear-headed and comforting high. Although it has a stoning quality, it won’t lock you to the couch. But how does she perform? Expect 525–575g/m² from indoor plants and up to 650g/plant from their outdoor counterparts.

Royal AK

Royal AK

	Columbian, Mexican, Thai & Afghan
	18 to 20 oz/m²
	3 to 5 feet
	8 - 9 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 60% Indica 40%
	21 to 23 oz/plant
	4 to 6 feet
	Early October
	Balanced, Clear, Stoned

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9. Purple Queen

Cannabis strains don’t get much more exotic than Purple Queen. This indica-dominant hybrid inherited her good looks from colorful parent strains Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. What do we mean by good looks? Well, when this strain starts blooming, you’ll notice a mesmerising deep purple hue start to spread across her flowers. Soak your seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours and transfer them into 5 cm pots to sprout. Once your seedlings are established, move them into 15–20 l pots. Keep them indoors until the risk of frost has passed, moving them into a sunny position when safe to do so. By the end of veg, your Purple Queen plants will stand between 80–150 cm depending on the training techniques used.

Purple Queen surges in growth during flowering, sending her deep purple central cola up to a maximum height of 210 cm. Luckily for those who love this strain, big canopies mean big yields! You can expect to bring in an enormous 700 g/plant after a brief blooming period of 8–9 weeks. Equipped with a THC content of 22% and plenty of fruity and earthy terpenes, this strain imparts a fast-acting euphoric high.

Purple Queen

Purple Queen

	Hindu Kush x Purple Afghani
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	8 - 9 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 25% Indica 75%
	23 to 25 oz/plant
	6 to 7 feet
	October
	Calming, Euphoric

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10. Trainwreck

To conclude our list of exotic strains, let us introduce you to Trainwreck. We’re not necessarily saying that we’ve left the best until last, but this strain certainly has the credentials to make her a firm candidate. As the offspring of Mexican, Thai, and Afghan landraces, this strain inherited a happy and energetic high perfect for daytime hours. Start your seeds using the paper towel method and, once their taproots reach a length of 1–2 cm, move them into their final growing containers. Expect your seedlings to reach around 3–5 cm at the end of the first week, 10–15 cm by the end of week three, and 120–150 cm by the end of veg.

Defoliate your plants during bloom as they stretch to 150–200 cm and develop a bushy canopy. Move containers into a greenhouse or polytunnel if possible during persistent rain to reduce the risk of mold. After flushing during the final two weeks of bloom, get ready to harvest and process 650–700 g/plant. After all that hard work, you’ll enjoy tastes of citrus, herbs, mint, and pine, as well as a creative and euphoric high.

Trainwreck

Trainwreck

	Mexican x Thai x Afghan
	19 to 21 oz/m²
	3 to 5 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 90% Indica 10%
	23 to 25 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	Late October
	Creative, Euphoric, Uplifting

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