Tropicana Cherry
Also known as: Tropicana Cherries, Trop Cherry, Cherry Trop, Tropicanna Cherry, Cherry Tropicana
Breeder: Relentless Genetics
Tropicana Cherry is a sativa-leaning hybrid from Relentless Genetics (Colorado) that combines the loud citrus of Tropicana Cookies with Cherry Cookies' deep fruit and purple expression. Known for maroon-colored buds and rich terpene complexity, it won 1st Place Hybrid Flower at the 2022 High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan. 'Tropicana Cherry' and 'Tropicana Cherries' are confirmed aliases for the same cultivar.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Tropicana Cookies x Cherry Cookies F3
Tropicana Cookies (Bloom Seed Co) is a GSC x Tangie cross known for intense tangerine aromatics and purple coloring. Cherry Cookies F3 (Relentless Genetics) is a stabilized Cherry Pie x Girl Scout Cookies selection bred for cherry flavor, potency, and anthocyanin production.
Terpene Profile
Limonene — Provides the sour tangerine and citrus peel sharpness; mood-elevating and energizing
Caryophyllene — Adds spicy depth and anti-inflammatory balance
Myrcene — Contributes body relaxation and enhances the fruit-forward aromatics
Linalool — Provides floral sweetness and calming effects
Pinene — Adds fresh pine notes and supports mental alertness
Aroma: Sour citrus and tangerine dominate with tart cherry, earthy undertones, and a sharp acidic finish
Flavor: Cherry and tangerine with sweet and sour citrus layers, earthy nuttiness, and a lingering tart exhale
Effects & Experience
Onset: Quick cerebral uplift with immediate mood enhancement and mental energy
Euphoric, uplifting, and creative with focused energy. Cerebral and social without heavy sedation. Moderate body relaxation balances the mental stimulation.
Duration: 2–3 hours of active cerebral effects
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: Moderate stretch during early flower. Large central cola with heavy lateral branching. Colors develop strongly with cooler nighttime temperatures but appear in many phenotypes regardless of conditions. Fast flowering for a sativa-leaning hybrid.
History & Origin
Bred by Relentless Genetics out of Colorado. The strain quickly gained popularity for its striking purple appearance combined with loud fruit aromatics. It won 1st Place Hybrid Flower at the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan People's Choice Edition 2022 (grown by FLWRpot) and 2nd Place Hybrid at the THC Classic 2020. With 52 direct descendants on SeedFinder, it has become a prolific parent strain in modern breeding programs.
Awards & Recognition
- ●1st Place Hybrid Flower — High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People's Choice Edition 2022 (FLWRpot)
- ●2nd Place Hybrid — THC Classic 2020 (Rooster Magazine)
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Tropicana Cherry as a parent:
Sources & References (8)
- https://seedfinder.eu/en/strain-info/tropicana-cherry/relentless-genetics
- https://relentless-genetics.com/our-strains/event/tropicana-cherry
- https://www.leafly.ca/strains/trop-cherry
- https://weedmaps.com/strains/tropicana-cherry
- https://www.strainpedia.com/tropicana-cherry/
- https://www.mmj.com/learn/strains/tropicana-cherry/
- https://hightimes.com/events/cannabis-cup/the-winners-of-the-cannabis-cup-michigan-peoples-choice-edition-2022/
- https://www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com/strains/tropicana-cherry-strain/
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