Banana Jealousy: The Top-Shelf Dessert
Banana Jealousy: The Top-Shelf Dessert
Strain Overview
Type: Hybrid (Indica-Leaning Hybrid)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Colin Gordon)
Lineage: Banana Cream Cake x Jealousy (Gelato #41 x Sherb Bx1)
Market Status: The "Hype Beast"; Banana Jealousy is a modern exotic that lives up to the pedigree of its parents. Released during the peak of the "Jealousy" craze (after Jealousy was named Leafly's Strain of the Year), this cross takes the elite, dark, gassy funk of the Seed Junky champion and layers it with the sugary, pastry-like terpenes of Banana Cream Cake. It is a boutique strain designed for bag appeal, potency, and a flavor profile that tastes like a high-end dessert.
THC Content: Very High (25% – 30%+)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Humulene
Key Effects: Deep Relaxation, Euphoric "Headiness," Social Lubricant, Physical Comfort
Banana Jealousy is a dessert strain with an attitude.
It doesn't smell like fresh fruit; it smells like a bakery that is on fire. It combines the soft, creamy aroma of banana pudding with the sharp, aggressive funk of diesel fuel and black pepper. It is a visually stunning plant—often turning pitch black with frost—that offers a smoking experience as rich and heavy as a milkshake.
History and Lineage: The Clash of Titans
This strain is a "Power Cross," combining two high-impact, modern genetics to create something even louder.
The Mother (Banana Cream Cake): The flavor. A cross of Banana OG x Cheese Cake, this parent is famous for its sugary, doughy banana profile. It brings the "Pastry" aspect to the table, providing a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and vigorous growth.
The Father (Jealousy): The hype. Bred by Seed Junky Genetics, Jealousy (Gelato #41 x Sherb Bx1) is the strain that defined the early 2020s. It brings the dark purple color, the extreme density, and the spicy, funky "Gelato Gas" that cuts through the sweetness.
The Synthesis: Banana Jealousy is the perfect marriage. It retains the savory dough notes of the Banana Cream Cake but reinforces them with the potency and structure of the Jealousy. It is widely considered one of the most photogenic strains in the Ethos catalog.
Terpene Profile: Funky Pudding and Gas
The aroma of Banana Jealousy is thick, creamy, and pungent. It has that distinct "Gelato" funk that coats the mouth.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Funk): The dominant terpene. It provides the spicy, peppery, and gas backbone that prevents the strain from smelling too sweet. It gives the smoke a heavy "kick" in the chest.
Limonene (The Cream): Highly present. It smells of citrus rind and creamy dough. It blends with the floral notes to create a "Banana Cream Pie" aroma.
Linalool (The Floral): A distinct background note of lavender and candy, adding to the complex "Sherbet" smell inherited from the Jealousy parent.
Humulene (The Earth): Adds a dry wood and hops finish that grounds the sweetness.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is savory and sweet. It smells of over-ripe bananas, gelato funk, black pepper, and earthy dough.
The Smoke: Smooth and expansive. It tastes of creamy fruit and spice on the inhale, with a gassy gelato finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Balanced Exotic
Banana Jealousy offers a sophisticated high that hits both the head and body with equal force.
The Experience
The Lift: The high hits quickly with a happy, euphoric rush. The Jealousy genetics provide a strong mood boost that wipes away stress and anxiety.
The Social: It is a great social strain. It makes you chatty, relaxed, and giggly. It lacks the intense paranoia or racing heart of pure Sativas.
The Stone: A wave of physical relaxation follows. It feels heavy in the limbs but doesn't immediately knock you out. It is a "functional stone" that allows you to game or watch movies without falling asleep immediately.
The Potency: It is extremely potent. Novice smokers should take it slow, as the high THC percentage can be overwhelming.
Best For: Evening socializing, creative gaming, stress relief, mild pain, and flavor appreciation.
Growing Banana Jealousy: The Frosty Exotic
This strain is designed to produce "Instagram-worthy" flowers. It is a favorite for commercial growers because of its bag appeal.
Growth Structure
The Vigor: High. It grows fast and strong. It forms a large, multi-branched bush that fills the canopy quickly.
The Colors: Stunning. In late flower, the leaves often turn dark purple, almost black, providing a stark contrast to the white trichomes. It is one of the darkest strains available.
The Yield: High. It produces dense, rock-hard nuggets. The calyx-to-leaf ratio is excellent, making it easy to trim.
The Stretch: Moderate. It stretches about 50-75% in flower. It is manageable indoors but benefits from trellising due to the weight of the buds.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Banana Jealousy is a heavy feeder. It loves Calcium and Magnesium. To get the best color expression, drop the temperatures in the final two weeks of flower. It is also an excellent candidate for pheno-hunting, as you can find phenotypes that lean heavily into the Banana or heavily into the Gelato gas.
Similar Strains / Lineage Relations
If you enjoy the profile or growth of Banana Jealousy, you might also appreciate these three genetically related or similar strains:
Jealousy: The Father.
Why: If you want to experience the Strain of the Year genetics in their purest form, grow the original Jealousy. It offers the ultimate Gelato/Sherbet/Gas profile without the banana twist.
Banana Cream Cake: The Mother.
Why: If you prefer a sweeter, doughier profile that tastes more like pastry and less like gas, the mother strain is the better choice.
Banana Daddy: The Cousin.
Why: Also from Ethos (Banana Hammock x GDP). Choose Banana Daddy if you want a fruitier, berry-forward profile with a more traditional "Purple" high, rather than the funky, creamy gas of Banana Jealousy.
Final Verdict: The Top-Shelf Dessert
Banana Jealousy is a top-tier modern hybrid. It successfully bridges the gap between the "Candy" hype strains of California and the reliable performance of Ethos genetics. It offers a complex, savory, and sweet flavor profile that rivals any top-shelf exotic, packaged in a plant that yields heavy and looks beautiful. If you want to grow the envy of your friends, this is the seed to pop.
You should choose Banana Jealousy if:
You love Gelato/Banana flavors.
You want "Exotic" Bag Appeal.
You want High Potency.
You are a Pheno-Hunter.
Score: 9.7/10 (The Modern Exotic)