Poison OG: The High-Octane Hybrid
Poison OG: The High-Octane Hybrid
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Leaning Hybrid (70% Sativa / 30% Indica)
Breeder: Rare Dankness (Originally popularized by them) / Various breeder cuts
Lineage: OG Kush x Durban Poison
Market Status: A "Heavyweight Hybrid"; famous for combining the two most distinct flavor profiles in cannabis history (Gas and Anise) into a brutally potent package.
THC Content: 22% – 27% (Very High)
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, Myrcene
Key Effects: Rushing Euphoria, Intense Focus, "Stoney" Body Buzz, Long-Lasting Potency
In the world of cannabis breeding, few experiments are as successful as crashing two titans together. Poison OG is the result of crossing the heavy, sedative king of California (OG Kush) with the racy, energetic landrace of South Africa (Durban Poison).
The result is a strain that lives up to its name—not because it is toxic, but because the high is so potent it feels like it enters your bloodstream instantly. It offers a unique smoking experience that starts with the terrifyingly fast energy of a Sativa and ends with the crushing weight of an Indica. It is the genetic father of the Venom OG line and remains one of the best choices for veteran smokers who feel like "nothing gets me high anymore."
History and Lineage: The Clash of Continents
Poison OG represents a fusion of genetics from opposite sides of the spectrum.
The Mother (OG Kush): The backbone of West Coast cannabis. Known for its distinct "Lemon-Pine-Fuel" aroma and its heavy, narcotic body stone. It provides density and relaxation.
The Father (Durban Poison): A pure African landrace Sativa. Famous for its sweet anise/licorice flavor, massive size, and electric, coffee-like energy. It provides the cerebral spark and the yield.
The Synthesis: The cross created a plant that retains the "Gas" of the OG but stretches like the Durban. It fixed the low-yield issue of the OG Kush while adding a psychedelic edge to the high.
Terpene Profile: Pine Sol and Licorice
This strain has a polarizing and aggressive aroma. It combines the industrial chemical smell of OG with the sweet, herbal spice of Durban.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Cleaner): The dominant note. It smells sharp and chemical, like industrial lemon floor cleaner.
Caryophyllene (The Fuel): Provides the biting, spicy diesel background that signals its OG heritage.
Terpinolene (The Spice): Inherited from Durban Poison, this rare terpene adds a complex top note of anise, licorice, and fresh pine needles.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and astringent. It smells of pine forests, lemon zest, gasoline, and black licorice.
The Smoke: Sharp and expanding. It tastes of earthy pine, sour lemon, and spicy herbs. It has a "green" taste that is very fresh.
Strain Effects: The Rush and The Crash
Poison OG is famous for its "rollercoaster" effect profile. It moves you through different stages of a high.
The Experience
The Rush: The high hits almost immediately (a trait of the Poison lineage). It is a soaring, racy cerebral buzz that can be overwhelming for anxious smokers.
The Focus: For the first hour, it is highly stimulating. Colors look brighter, music sounds better, and you feel a distinct urge to move or talk.
The Drop: As the Durban genetics fade, the OG Kush anchor drops. A heavy relaxation moves into the shoulders and legs.
The Stone: The final stage is a contented, heavy sedation. You go from cleaning the house to being unable to leave the couch.
Best For: High-energy activities followed by rest, hiking, gaming, and treating severe fatigue or depression.
Growing Poison OG: The Stretchy Giant
Because of the Durban Poison influence, this is not a small plant. It requires space and training.
Growth Structure
The Stretch: This plant loves to stretch. During the first 3 weeks of flower, it can double or triple in height. Topping and LST (Low Stress Training) are mandatory indoors.
The Yield: High. It yields significantly better than a pure OG Kush. The colas are long and spear-shaped.
The Resistance: It is a tough plant. The landrace genetics give it excellent resistance to heat and drought. It handles hot outdoor summers very well.
The Finish: It takes a bit longer than a pure Indica, usually finishing in 65 to 70 days.
The Odor: It is incredibly loud during flower. Carbon filters are essential.
Grower’s Tip: Be careful with Nitrogen in flowering. The Durban genetics can make it leafy if fed too much N late in the cycle. Switch to a heavy P-K booster early (Week 4) to stop the vertical growth and start the bud swelling.
Final Verdict: The Veteran’s Choice
Poison OG is a serious strain for serious smokers. It offers a level of potency that can make novices feel paranoid, but for high-tolerance users, it is the Holy Grail. It combines the best flavors of the gas station (OG) and the spice rack (Durban) into a high-yielding, vigorous plant. If you want a high that starts fast and ends heavy, pick your poison.
You should choose Poison OG if:
You have a high tolerance.
You love Pine, Lemon, and Gas flavors.
You want a high-yielding hybrid.
You enjoy a high that is both energetic and relaxing.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Potent Hybrid)