Tropical Runtz is a mostly indica variety from Exotic Genetix and can be cultivated indoors (where the plants will need a flowering time of ±60 days) and outdoors. Exotic Genetix' Tropical Runtz is a THC dominant variety and is/was only available as feminized seeds.
Exotic Genetix' Tropical Runtz Description
Tropical Runtz hails from Exotic Genetix and has gained widespread growership after winning several prestigious awards. As the progeny of the legendary Runtz, her buds are packed with THC and fruity terpenes. Get to know this cultivar below.
Strain History of Tropical Runtz
Tropical Runtz emerged from a breeding project conducted by the team at Exotic Genetix. This ambitious project put some of the most famous contemporary genetics to use, and the resulting progeny quickly became an award-winning phenom.
Exotic Genetix is no stranger to the limelight, but Tropical Runtz certainly helped to put this seed company on the map. The simple fact that this strain descends from Runtz drew an enormous amount of attention from the get-go. It didn’t take long for pro growers across the United States to start cultivating this variety and entering their flowers into competitions. Buds produced by the grower Hyphae won an award at the Michigan High Times Cannabis Cup in 2022. This strain also saw another victory at the hands of Big Sky Buds at the Lovers Cup in Montana in the same year.
Genetic Lineage of Tropical Runtz
Tropical Runtz has certainly seen some success. But from what strains did this cultivar inherit such desirable traits? Take a deep dive into her parent varieties below.
Runtz swiftly became a massive hit in the United States and elsewhere, and still stands as one of the most popular cultivars of the modern era. As the progeny of Zkittlez and Gelato, the success of Runtz was no accident. With such an impressive genetic background, Runtz is equipped with traits that easily made her Leafly Strain of the Year in 2020. Also known as OG Runtz, this variety possesses an average THC content of 24% and delivers a sleepy and deeply relaxing high perfect for quiet evenings. While Runtz offers a pleasant effect, her terpene profile largely underpins her widespread growership. Every hit produces moreish tastes of citrus, flowers, and candy.
Tropic Truffle is a slightly sativa-dominant hybrid that also emerged from a breeding project launched by Exotic Genetix. By crossing parent strains Tropicana Cookies and Mint Chocolate Chip, they managed to capture and stabilize a high-performing phenotype packed with THC and fruity terpenes. Her THC content of 20% and high levels of limonene and other fruity terpenes exert a stimulating and motivating effect that makes this cultivar an ideal daytime smoke. These buds are popular among users looking to extinguish fatigue, eliminate stress, and obtain some creative inspiration.
Physical Characteristics of Tropical Runtz
Despite her sativa-dominant nature, Tropical Runtz features more of an indica-like morphology. Plants grow in a compact pattern with a bushy stature. Her internodes aren’t as long as with many other sativa varieties, and her stems are thick and strong. However, her sativa side certainly shows in her leaves, which feature thin leaflets.
Tropical Runtz grows to varying heights depending on a host of environmental variables. Grow it indoors in a small pot, and plants will top out at around 100cm. When grown directly in the ground outdoors, or in large raised beds with room to spread their roots, plants will grow much taller to 180cm and beyond.
Tropical Runtz starts out life in a shade of luscious green. Considering she stays healthy throughout the vegetative and early flowering phase, she maintains this appearance up until the tail-end of the flowering phase. At this point, she becomes adorned with shades of deep purple. High concentrations of purple flavonoid pigments known as anthocyanins underpin these eye-catching tones.
As plants near harvest, they exhibit large colas towards the top of the plant alongside smaller “popcorn buds” that grow lower down. These flowers feature a medium trichome density, exhibiting a generous coating of resin at the end of the blooming phase.
Properties and Effects of Tropical Runtz
Tropical Runtz’s massive THC content of 24% synergises with energetic terpenes such as limonene, giving rise to a stimulating and uplifting high. Pair these buds with a fresh cup of coffee in the morning for an electrifying effect! The surge in energy that many users experience when using Tropical Runtz also makes them more talkative. You’ll find yourself wanting to chat away about everything from the flavor profile of the joint in your hands to deep philosophical questions. This trait makes Tropical Runtz ideal for parties and social gatherings, especially when there are a bunch of new people to meet.
Uses of Tropical Runtz
Tropical Runtz delivers a motivating and creative high that makes her a popular recreational strain, especially for the following purposes:
• Creating art
• Wake-and-baking (in moderation)
• Listening to music or watching a movie
• Socializing
However, her chemical profile also has therapeutic promise. Medical marijuana users with the following symptoms/conditions opt for this strain:
• Depression/low mood
• Stress
• Appetite loss
Tropical Runtz offers a pleasant high that many users appreciate. However, such high levels of THC and stimulation do have their downsides. Smoke a bit too much, and you could find yourself becoming anxious and paranoid, in addition to experiencing more common side effects like dry mouth and eyes.
Cultivation and Production of Tropical Runtz
Tropical Runtz performs well both indoors and outdoors. This hardy strain can tolerate adverse weather conditions well and possesses a relatively brief flowering period of 60 days. Many indoor-only growers get on well with this strain thanks to her compact size and morphology. If you’re particularly low on space, use LST and a small container to achieve a good yield from a small and easy-to-manage specimen! Outdoor plants do best when planted in a sunny position, in soil amended with clay, organic matter, and well-rotted compost.
Tropical Runtz — Award-Winning Runtz Descendant
Tropical Runtz descends from legendary genetics. Equipped with huge levels of THC and terpenes such as limonene, she delivers a hard-hitting and energizing high ideal for daytime hours. Plants produce a medium yield of gorgeous purple-green flowers that are as eye-catching as they are intoxicating.
