Citradelic Sunset: The Psychedelic Citrus Bomb
Citradelic Sunset: The Psychedelic Citrus Bomb
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (70% Sativa / 30% Indica)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics
Lineage: Ghost Train Haze #1 x Mandarin Sunset
Market Status: The "Neon Sativa"; Citradelic Sunset is widely considered one of the most flavorful Sativa experiences in the Ethos catalog. It was bred to tame the wild, unmanageable growth of the legendary Ghost Train Haze while infusing it with the award-winning orange terpene profile of Mandarin Sunset. The result is a strain that offers the terrifying potency and visual "haze" effects of the mother, wrapped in the delicious, colorful, and easier-to-grow package of the father. It is a favorite for daytime smokers who want flavor without sacrificing horsepower.
THC Content: High (23% – 28%)
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene
Key Effects: High-Energy Euphoria, Psychedelic Visuals, Creative Focus, "No Ceiling" High
Citradelic Sunset is like drinking electric orange juice.
It rejects the heavy, sleepy effects of modern poly-hybrids in favor of a bright, vibrating energy. It smells of lime gummies, fizzing sherbet, and tropical fruit cocktail. It is a strain for the adventurous smoker who wants to enhance their reality, not escape it.
History and Lineage: The Haze Tamed
This strain is a masterclass in "fixing" a difficult Sativa.
The Mother (Ghost Train Haze #1): The Rare Dankness legend (Ghost OG x Neville’s Wreck). Famous for being one of the strongest strains on earth, often testing near 30%. It provides a racy, almost psychedelic high and a sharp, acidic pine flavor. However, it is notoriously lanky, long-flowering, and difficult to manage.
The Father (Mandarin Sunset): The stabilizer. As the "Flavor King" of Ethos, this parent adds the sweet orange zest aroma, the dense bud structure, and the beautiful purple coloration.
The Synthesis: Citradelic Sunset retains the electric, soaring high of the Ghost Train Haze but grows with the tighter internodal spacing and faster finishing time of the Mandarin Sunset. It is a "Haze" that you can actually fit in your tent.
Terpene Profile: Lime Sherbet and Haze
The aroma of Citradelic Sunset is distinct from other orange strains. It leans heavily into "Lime" and "Fizz."
Dominant Terpenes
Terpinolene (The Haze): The dominant terpene in many phenotypes. It provides a distinct lilac, apple, and nutmeg aroma that reads as "hazy" and electric.
Limonene (The Citrus): Presents here as a sharp lime zest and sour tangerine. It is acidic and bright.
Pinene (The Sharpness): Inherited from the Ghost Train, this adds a fresh pine needle note that clears the sinuses.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is loud and tropical. It smells of lime margarita mix, orange sherbet, and fresh pine.
The Smoke: Crisp and refreshing. It tastes of sour lime candy on the inhale, followed by a spicy, hazy floral finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Psychedelic Sunrise
Citradelic Sunset is famous for having "No Ceiling"—meaning the more you smoke, the higher you get, without hitting a sleepy wall.
The Experience
The Spark: The high hits instantly with a jolt of energy. It feels like a shot of espresso. Fatigue and brain fog vanish immediately.
The Visuals: Thanks to the Ghost Train genetics, this strain can be mildly psychedelic. Colors appear more saturated, and peripheral vision may seem "shimmery."
The Flow: It induces a state of creative flow. It is excellent for music, art, or hiking. You feel light on your feet.
The Warning: This is a racy strain. If you are prone to anxiety or paranoia, go slow. It stimulates the heart rate and the mind.
Best For: Morning wake-and-bake, outdoor activities (hiking/biking), concerts, creative projects, and parties.
Growing Citradelic Sunset: The Colorful Sativa
Growers love this strain because it offers a Sativa yield and effect without the 14-week flowering time.
Growth Structure
The Colors: Spectacular. This plant fades beautifully. It produces sunset shades of pink, magenta, orange, and purple on the leaves and buds.
The Stretch: It grows Tall. While shorter than pure Ghost Train, it still stretches significantly in flower. You must train it early (topping/SCROG).
The Yield: Moderate to High. It produces long, spear-shaped colas that are surprisingly dense for a Sativa.
The Ratio: It has a very high calyx-to-leaf ratio, making it incredibly easy and fast to trim.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks—fast for a Haze cross.
Grower’s Tip: This strain is sensitive to Nitrogen toxicity in late flower. Taper off your Nitrogen early (around week 5) to allow the buds to swell and the colors to fade. If you feed it too much N late, it will stay dark green and leafy.
Final Verdict: The Psychedelic Citrus Bomb
Citradelic Sunset is the perfect strain for the Sativa lover who wants flavor. It moves beyond the generic "lemon" profile of Super Silver Haze and offers a complex bouquet of lime, orange, and tropical fizz. It provides a high that is energetic, visual, and motivating, packaged in a plant that puts on a stunning color show in the garden. If you want to taste the rainbow and touch the sky, watch the Citradelic Sunset.
You should choose Citradelic Sunset if:
You love Lime/Orange flavors.
You want a High-Energy Sativa.
You want "Bag Appeal" (Pink/Purple colors).
You dislike "Couch-Lock."
Score: 9.4/10 (The Flavorful Sativa)