California Orange

Straight from the sun-soaked shores of the Golden State comes California Orange (also known as Cali-O, California Orange Bud) – a classic embodying the spirit of the West Coast. This evenly balanced hybrid lifts you up while simultaneously relaxing the mind and the body. With a rather low THC content of 10-15%, its effects are gentle enough to suit everybody. The parents of this vintage strain remain undisclosed, but some speculators link its lineage to the Thai and Afghan landraces.

Onset

The onset of California Orange’s effects is like the soft warmth of a morning sun – making its presence felt quickly yet gently. This isn’t the kind of strain that pushes you into overdrive. Instead, it’s more like a warm, pleasant embrace, making the world around you feel brighter. You will find yourself giggling and smiling right from the start – as if someone put a pair of rose-coloured glasses on your face. The dark clouds over your head will become a thing of the past – replaced by the sunny, light California Orange presence.

You will feel inspired, focused and creative with such a clear head. This bud is a perfect companion for all kinds of work – artistic or otherwise.

Midway through the journey, the indica kicks in, releasing all bodily tension and complementing the serene blissfulness of the mind. However, these effects are gentle enough to allow you to remain productive and immersed in all fun activities. With its mild, mellow versatility, California Orange lends itself to various settings – be it a working afternoon, painting and crafting, a chill evening with your friends or a relaxed self-care day.

For a similar touch of inspiration, strains like Blue Dream might catch your fancy.

Uses

Due to its reasonably high CBG and CBD content (1%), Cali Orange is a soothing relaxant to the body and mind. It shines in the mental sphere, destroying the burdens of stress and negativity. As a result, it may provide successful, albeit temporary, relief from the overwhelm caused by depression or anxiety. Thanks to the physical tranquillity it facilitates, the strain also has the potential to ease minor pains, such as headaches.

Side effects

As a gentle strain, Cali-O is relatively easy on its users regarding the side effects. Apart from the typical dry mouth and eye sensations, some users can experience slight dizziness when they start smoking. However, as with all strains, California Orange can also contribute to dizziness and paranoia, so it is best to moderate your consumption. Begin slowly and gradually increase the dosage to your desired level.