Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Also known as: Hawaiian Sativa, Hawaiian Pakalolo, Hawaiian Landrace
What is the Hawaiian strain?
Hawaiian is a sativa cannabis strain with up to 25.0% THC, known for its euphoric effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Hawaiian is a sativa-dominant landrace strain that originated from the islands of Hawaii, where it developed over centuries in the tropical climate and fertile volcanic soil that create an ideal environment for cannabis cultivation. It is believed to have been cultivated by local farmers for generations, eventually evolving into a strain that embodies the unique terroir of the Hawaiian region. While no single universal pedigree covers every 'Hawaiian' sold today, the core lineage reflects tropical landrace influence shaped by localized selection, making it part of the broader landrace category that has naturally adapted to its environment over time without extensive crossbreeding.
Hawaiian buds are characterized by their large, dense structure adorned with vibrant orange hairs and a light green hue, reflecting their rich genetic and ecological heritage. The buds are not as visually striking as some strains but maintain their distinctive appearance. The strain features an aroma that reminds users of tropical fruits, with bright and zesty scents of pineapple, mango, and orange dominating the aromatic profile. Hawaiian genetics have served as a parent in numerous well-known hybrids, with breeders frequently blending in Dutch or Afghani lines to add density and shorten flowering time, then backcrossing to restore the tropical bouquet while maintaining modern cultivation demands.
What are the effects of Hawaiian?
What are the medical benefits of Hawaiian?
- Users report relief from stress
- May help with depression
- Often used for chronic pain management
- Users report benefits for bipolar disorder
- May assist with muscle spasms
- Often used for anxiety relief
- Users report help with fatigue
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Hawaiian?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😰 Anxiety
- 😨 Paranoia
- 🤕 Headache
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in sensitive individuals
- Paranoia at high doses
- Occasional headaches
- Dizziness in rare cases
How do you grow Hawaiian?
Hawaiian has a longer flowering time typical of sativa strains, beginning at 10 weeks for indoor cultivation. The expected yield per square meter is around 4 to 8 ounces indoors. When cultivated outdoors and allowed to grow to full height of 8 feet, the average yield per plant is around 8 ounces. The strain takes about 60 to 70 days to flower depending on the phenotype, and is known for its moderate growth difficulty with tropical aroma characteristics. Outdoor flowering time typically occurs in the last days of October. Hawaiian typically exhibits classic sativa architecture with medium-to-tall height, elongated internodes, and flexible branches that benefit from training. Leaves are narrow with slender serrations and a lighter lime-to-emerald hue, especially in high-light environments. The strain prefers warm, tropical conditions similar to its Hawaiian origins and can be grown both indoors and outdoors successfully.
How should you use Hawaiian?
Hawaiian is a sativa strain with 25.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a sativa, it works well for daytime activities and creative sessions.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 25.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Hawaiian?
What strains were bred from Hawaiian? (57)
- Alohi Royale
- American Dream
- Auto Pineapple Express
- BC God Bud
- Baby Babylon
- Big Kahoona
- Blue Hawaii
- Blue Hawk+
- Brains Damage
- Brickland
- Cold Hawaii
- Explosion
- First Blissful Fruit
- Fruit Cocktail
- Gletsjer
- God
- Golden Lei
- Green River
- Hawaiian Afghan
- Hawaiian Duckfoot
- Hawaiian Frostbite
- Hawaiian Knucks
- Hawaiian Lights
- Hawaiian Nightmare
- Hawaiian Purple Kush
- Hawaiian Roses
- Hawaiian Shirt Sunday
- Hawaiian Sunrise
- Hawaiian Sweetheart
- Hawaiian x Cotton Candy
- HawaiianJah
- Haze Heaven
- Island Diesel
- Island Sweet Diesel
- Jungle Kush
- Kumbawa
- Landysh
- Lavender
- Loud Hawaiian Punch
- Makana
- Maui Skunk Dawg
- Morning Glory
- Ocean Beach
- Ohana Burger #2
- Pineapple Express F1 Automatic
- Pineapple Gold
- Puna Budder
- Purple God
- Star Fruit
- Sweet
- Sweet Tooth Nr4 F5
- The Goo
- The Real McCoy
- Tropical Lights
- Vision Cookies
- Waipi'o Hapa
- White Candy
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Hawaiian make you feel?
Hawaiian is a sativa strain that primarily produces euphoric effects, followed by uplifted. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 25.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Hawaiian good for medical use?
Hawaiian has been reported by users for users report relief from stress, may help with depression, often used for chronic pain management, users report benefits for bipolar disorder, may assist with muscle spasms, often used for anxiety relief, users report help with fatigue. As a sativa strain, it may be suitable for daytime use while managing symptoms.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Hawaiian?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, paranoia, headache, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in sensitive individuals, paranoia at high doses, occasional headaches, dizziness in rare cases when using Hawaiian. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Hawaiian taste and smell like?
Hawaiian features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, fruity, mango, pineapple, sweet, tropical. The dominant terpenes are Limonene and Myrcene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Hawaiian?
Hawaiian is a sativa cannabis strain containing up to 25.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Limonene and Myrcene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.