Creamsicle
Creamsicle
Also known as: Orange Creamsicle, Lemon Creamsicle, Banana Creamsicle, Grape Creamsicle, Purple Creamsicle
Overview
Creamsicle is a well-balanced hybrid cannabis strain that delivers both recreational enjoyment and potential therapeutic benefits. The strain was primarily developed through crossing Orange Crush and Juicy Fruit, though some phenotypes trace back to a cross between Gelato 33 and Tangie. This multi-awarded strain gained significant recognition, winning 1st place for 'Best CBD Flower' at the 2016 High Times Cannabis Cup in Los Angeles and 2nd place for 'Best CBD Concentrate' at the same year's Concentrate Cup.
The strain exhibits dense, visually striking buds with bright green and orange coloration, complemented by vivid orange pistils and a generous coating of frosty white trichomes. Its appearance often features purple tinges on sugar leaves, especially when grown in cooler temperatures. The buds typically display a medium-dense structure similar to Girl Scout Cookies, with a rounded to conical form that reflects its dessert-line genetics.
Creamsicle has earned its reputation for delivering a unique sensory experience that truly lives up to its namesake frozen treat. The strain offers a complex terpene profile dominated by limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene, contributing to both its distinctive flavor and therapeutic effects. Multiple phenotypes exist, including Banana Creamsicle, Lemon Creamsicle, Grape Creamsicle, and Purple Creamsicle, each offering slight variations in flavor, aroma, and growth characteristics while maintaining the strain's core citrus-cream profile.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress
- May help with anxiety symptoms
- Often used for depression
- May assist with chronic pain
- Users report help with fatigue
- May help with nausea
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Creamsicle is considered a moderately difficult strain to grow with high demands that can be somewhat unforgiving to novice cultivators. The strain exhibits tall and lanky growth due to its sativa genetics, requiring training techniques such as Low-Stress Training (LST) or early topping to manage vertical stretch in indoor environments. Flowering time ranges from 8-10 weeks (50-60 days), with some sources reporting optimal harvest around 55-61 days. Expected yields are medium to high, approximately 14-18 oz/m² indoors under ideal conditions and up to 400g per plant outdoors. The strain prefers warm, sunny climates with adequate ventilation and controlled humidity levels to promote healthy development and optimal resin production. Indoor cultivation is recommended for best results, where temperature and humidity can be precisely controlled. The plants rarely exceed 60 inches in height and respond well to proper nutrition management, lighting, and pruning techniques.