Runtz Buttonz: The Candy Factory
Runtz Buttonz: The Candy Factory
Strain Overview
Type: Balanced / Indica-Leaning Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: Exotic Genetix
Lineage: Runtz x Rainbow Chip
Market Status: The "Sweetest Fusion"; Runtz Buttonz represents the collision of two massive hype trains. On one side, you have Runtz, the strain that defined the 2020 flavor profile with its sugary candy gas. On the other, you have Rainbow Chip, Exotic Genetix’s own terpene masterpiece. By crossing these two, breeder Mike created a plant that retains the unmistakable Zkittlez-heavy candy flavor of Runtz but upgrades it with the vigor, yield, and complex creamy funk of the Rainbow Chip.
THC Content: High (22% – 27%)
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, Humulene
Key Effects: Euphoric Bliss, Tingly Body High, Creative Relaxation, "Stoned" Smile
Runtz Buttonz is what happens when you turn the volume up on the candy aisle.
While generic Runtz crosses are everywhere, Runtz Buttonz stands out because of the structural upgrade provided by the Rainbow Chip father. It offers buds that are denser, frostier, and louder than the original Runtz, delivering a smoke that tastes like a handful of sugary fruit candies dipped in spicy chocolate gas.
History and Lineage: Hype Meets Heritage
This strain was designed to improve the agronomics of Runtz without losing its signature flavor.
The Mother (Runtz): The strain that changed the world (Zkittlez x Gelato). Famous for its sugary, tart candy aroma and euphoric high. However, growers often complain that pure Runtz can be finicky, slow-growing, and yield poorly.
The Father (Rainbow Chip): The Exotic Genetix stud (Sunset Sherbet x Mint Chocolate Chip). As established, this male is a yield booster that adds vigor and a complex layer of herbal, nutty cream.
The Synthesis: The cross fixed the Runtz yield problem. Runtz Buttonz grows with the aggression of the Rainbow Chip but smokes with the mouth-watering sweetness of the Runtz. The name "Buttonz" likely refers to the rock-hard, rounded, button-like density of the nuggets.
Terpene Profile: Sugared Gas and Cream
The terpene profile is a complex layering of sweet upon sweet, grounded by gas.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Candy): The dominant terpene. It provides the signature citrus candy and tart fruit notes that scream "Runtz."
Linalool (The Floral): Adds a distinct lavender and sherbet aroma that smooths out the smoke and adds to the "creamy" sensation.
Caryophyllene (The Gas): Provides the necessary spicy fuel kick that prevents the strain from being too sickly sweet.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is incredibly pungent. It smells of sour fruit candy, creamy vanilla gelato, and spicy diesel.
The Smoke: Silky and thick. It tastes of sugary tartness (like Zkittlez), minty cream, and earth. It coats the mouth with a flavor that lingers long after the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Happy Button
Runtz Buttonz offers a "hybrid" high in the truest sense—it hits both the head and the body with equal force.
The Experience
The Pop: The high hits instantly behind the eyes. It is a wave of giddy, unfocused euphoria. It is hard not to smile.
The Tingle: A unique tingling sensation often starts in the face and moves down the body. This is the Linalool working its magic.
The Chill: The Rainbow Chip genetics ensure a solid physical relaxation. You feel loose and comfortable, but not necessarily "locked."
The Vibe: It is a fantastic social strain. It promotes laughter, conversation, and a general sense of well-being.
Best For: Social gatherings, video gaming, watching comedy, fighting stress, and mild pain relief.
Growing Runtz Buttonz: The Dense Delight
Growers flock to this strain because it allows them to grow "Runtz" terpenes with "Exotic" yields.
Growth Structure
The Structure: It grows Medium-Tall and bushy. It branches out vigorously and fills a canopy much faster than the original Runtz.
The Yield: High. This is the big upgrade. The buds stack heavily and are incredibly dense (like buttons).
The Colors: It is a visual stunner. Expect deep purples, dark greens, and even splashes of pink in late flower, all buried under a heavy layer of white frost.
The Hardiness: It is more resilient than its mother. It handles stress and high light intensity well.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Because the buds are so button-like and dense, watch out for botrytis (bud rot) in the final two weeks. Ensure your humidity is dialed down (40-45%) and airflow is hitting the center of the plant.
Final Verdict: The Candy Factory
Runtz Buttonz is the evolution of the Runtz craze. It takes a flavor profile that everyone loves and puts it into a plant that is actually fun to grow. It offers a complex, creamy, gas-candy smoke that satisfies the flavor chasers, and a potent, happy high that satisfies the heavy smokers. If you want the Runtz taste with the Rainbow Chip performance, hit the button.
You should choose Runtz Buttonz if:
You love Runtz/Candy flavors.
You want Better Yields than Runtz.
You want a Euphoric/Social High.
You love Purple/Frosty buds.
Score: 9.6/10 (The Optimized Runtz)