Power Plant

Bred by Dutch Passion, Power Plant was originally sourced from two astounding South African Sativa strains. Thanks to the fusion of these top pick varieties, the world was bestowed with a powerful hybrid that boasts 15-20% of THC – a quantity that can be deemed high in 1997 when it was first released to the public.

Since its first HighLife Cup award in 2006, the multi-award-winning strain further received several honors in the following years. Today, it has over 10 variants, but the classic strain from the original breeders remains to be the best among the bunch.

Key Features

Appearance

Right off the bat, Power Plant’s huge buds, which is credited to its Indica genetics, will immediately catch your attention. These dense, usually round nugs are colored with medium to dark green shades and decorated with streaks of orange pistils. It is also coated with a thick sprinkle of pearly resins which make the colas appear brighter. Furthermore, the herb possesses dark green leaves that are narrow and jagged.

Fragrance and Flavor

While Power Plant’s fragrance is not as appealing as the fruity or floral-scented varieties, it is nowhere near foul. Generally, it has an earthy, pine-like smell. Even after the post-harvest procedures, it still retains the strength and pungency it developed during the start of the budding phase. 

If the herb is dried out properly, Power Plant carries a silky smoke that flows smoothly into the lungs. Along with this creamy and thick fumes is a sharp, peppery taste. When the curing process is also carried out correctly, the rich flavors linger on the tongue for an extended period.

Effects

Power Plant is a strain that is sought-after for its recreational benefits. However, the hybrid also possesses a CBD level that is higher than most cannabis varieties out there (2%). That means it does not leave medical users out from what it has to offer.

Recreational

As with most Sativa varieties, Power Plant is also known to offer a fantastic euphoria that dominates the body. While its main feature, its ability to improve energy and mood is not overwhelming.

This variant also arouses creativity, so be ready to take on any artistic activities that you have in mind. Moreover, the strain has the power to relieve anyone from any social pressure or anxiety. As such, users become more talkative and simply better at interacting with other people.

Despite the surge of energy, once the cannabinoids slowly melt away from the system, hunger and lethargy occur. Thus, Power Plant is better consumed before sleep. There are also reports of a slight loss in focus so do not think of trying out a puff when you need to perform tasks that may require intense attention to details.

Today, in a market full of hybrids with staggering THC levels, Power Plant can be considered a mid-range variety. Still, beginners and low tolerance users should slow down on this strain.

Medical

With its cerebral high, Power Plant can fade away daily stressors in a snap. People with body pains should also keep a stash of this strain as it can relieve fatigue, migraines, and headaches, among others. Even better, you can reap its analgesic quality while still being able to function properly during the day – an atypical trait of most pain relief varieties.

Thanks to its ability to regulate the mood positively, Power Plant can also ease depression and anxiety. Others also consider the variant as an efficient aid for improving poor appetite. Due to the sedating effect after the surge of energy, the strain also helps in dealing with sleeping problems such as insomnia.

The common side effects of trying out Power Plant are dry eyes and mouth. Sometimes, newbies experience headaches. However, all these minor consequences can be easily minimized by drinking plenty of fluids. When consumed above the required dose, dizziness, mild hallucinations, and paranoia may occur.

Growing Information

Power Plant is a super friendly crop to grow, especially for beginners. For one, it is not finicky and it is highly versatile. As such, it can flourish in any type of environment. So whether you plan on cultivating the plant indoors or outdoors, there is nothing to worry about. Although it does best when reared inside greenhouses. Meanwhile, a Mediterranean type of climate is ideal for outdoor growing.

Despite is predominant Sativa genetics, Power Plant also has a shorter height and medium-sized side branches. Hence, it does not entail a sizeable space indoors. It is also a hardy variant that is resilient to molds and diseases so it does not demand too much attention throughout the growing process. The plant also blossoms quite fast. In just a matter of three weeks, you can already take a glimpse of the developing and soon-to-be large nugs coated with resin.

However, the mentioned benefits do not imply that the plant will prosper even without rendering it with time and care. To ensure a successful cultivation, there are some useful pointers that you should keep in mind. During the vegetative period, the plant needs a regular input of adequate nutrients. As it enters into the flowering phase, slightly increase the supply of water and nutrients, but not too much as not to overfeed them.

The proper sustenance will allow the crops to grow quickly and vigorously during the budding stage. Throughout the final weeks of flowering, secure that the temperature stays around 26°C (79°F). Make sure to also flush the buds one week before harvest. And remember, if you train the plant, it will produce more yet smaller colas. Topping the herb once during the vegetative phase will also boost the overall yield.

Additionally, the strain has a strong earthy scent that you might want to conceal. Unless you want to reveal your Power Plant-growing pursuit to the neighbors, use a carbon filter or exhaust fan as odor control measures.

When grown outdoors, it develops lean and large. The crop also ripens faster, yielding between 600-992 g/plant in mid-October in subtropic and warm environments. However, in more arid, desert-like climates, it can be reaped during March. Compared to most Sativas, Power Plant can also be harvested quicker (7 to 9 weeks) indoors. In such case, it yields 500-600 g/m².

Power Plant Strain

While Power Plant’s fragrance and flavor are not that memorable, its remarkable effects more than makeup for it. The plant’s astounding recreational and medicinal rewards make the strain’s numerous honors and widespread popularity not at all surprising. Apart from this, the hybrid is also extremely easy to grow and can produce copious yields in as fast as 7 weeks.

Hence, it is safe to say that while Power Plant’s catchy name initially caught the consumers’ attention, it was the plant’s top-notch qualities that kept them coming back for more.