Pono
Also known as: Ho'oponopono
Pono Strain Overview
Pono, also known as Ho'oponopono, is a hybrid cannabis strain bred by Magic Strains, a hobby breeder based in Denver, Colorado. The strain is an indica/sativa hybrid created from crossing Prayer Tower (bred by Bodhi Seeds) with Kona Gold (from Pua Mana Pakalolo). The name "Pono" comes from a Hawaiian word that means righteousness or moral goodness, reflecting its Hawaiian heritage through the Kona Gold parent.
Prayer Tower, one of the parent strains, is itself a cross between Lemon Thai and Appalachia, bringing both tropical sativa characteristics and complex hybrid genetics to the lineage. Kona Gold is a legendary Hawaiian sativa landrace strain that originated from the volcanic soils of Hawaii's Big Island, specifically the Kailua-Kona region. This F2 generation strain represents a second-generation cross, indicating some stabilization of traits from both parent lines.
Magic Strains was founded in 2014 as a boutique breeding operation focused on creating unique crosses that cannot be found elsewhere, specializing in limited-run genetics with an emphasis on live pollination techniques. The combination of Prayer Tower's uplifting, clarity-inducing effects with Kona Gold's legendary potency and tropical flavor profile makes Pono a strain that bridges modern hybrid breeding with classic Hawaiian landrace genetics.
Pono Strain Effects
Pono Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with chronic stress
- Often used for fatigue
- Potentially beneficial for ADD/ADHD
- May assist with mood enhancement
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Pono Strain Possible Negative Effects
Pono Strain Growing Information
Pono can be cultivated indoors, outdoors, and in greenhouse environments with a flowering time of approximately 65-70 days. Plants typically reach medium to large height. The strain is known to produce good yields with sativa-style buds on a bushy frame, offering tropical sweet fruit flowers with citrus notes on a bed of brown sugar hashy goodness. This strain was never available as feminized seeds, indicating it's only available in regular seed form. Growers can expect phenotypic variation typical of F2 crosses, with some plants leaning more toward the Prayer Tower characteristics and others favoring the Kona Gold traits.
Pono Strain Genetics
Pono Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pono make you feel?
Pono is known to produce the following effects:
- Euphoric: 75%
- Energetic: 70%
- Uplifted: 70%
- Focused: 65%
- Creative: 60%
- Relaxed: 55%
What are the positive effects of Pono?
Pono has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with chronic stress
- Often used for fatigue
- Potentially beneficial for ADD/ADHD
- May assist with mood enhancement
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Pono?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in sensitive users
What does Pono taste like?
Pono has the following flavor profile:
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Hashy
- Pineapple
- Sweet
- Tropical