American Beauty by Dr. Underground

American Beauty strain photo
Type 50% sativa 50% indicaFlower ±60 daysCross Plush Berry × Plush Berry

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American Beauty lands on the indica-leaning side of the spectrum, Dr. Underground's take on the Plush Berry × Plush Berry line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 60 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real American Beauty grows against.

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BreederDr. Underground
Type50% sativa 50% indica
Flowering time±60 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineagePlush Berry × Plush Berry

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Ancestry Pedigree

Plush Berry
MzJill Genetics
Black Cherry Soda
Unknown or Legendary
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
Space Queen
MzJill Genetics
Space Queen
BC Growers Association
Romulan
Unknown or Legendary
Mostly Indica
Original Strains
Cinderella 99
Brothers Grimm
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
Jack Herer
Sensi Seeds
Northern Lights Nr5
The Seed Bank
Purest Indica
Clone Only Strains
Afghani
Unknown or Legendary
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
Hawaii Sativa
Original Strains
Original Haze
Cultivators Choice
Haze
Unknown or Legendary
Mexico Sativa
Original Strains
Colombia Sativa
Original Strains
Thailand Sativa
Original Strains
India Sativa
Original Strains
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
P94
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
Cinderella 88
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
P75
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
P50
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
Shiva Skunk
Sensi Seeds
Plush Berry
MzJill Genetics

Growing American Beauty: what to expect

As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Plush Berry or Plush Berry will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

American Beauty FAQ

How long does American Beauty take to flower?

American Beauty typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is American Beauty an indica or a sativa?

American Beauty is listed as 50% sativa 50% indica.

What are the parents of American Beauty?

American Beauty was bred from Plush Berry × Plush Berry by Dr. Underground.

What environment does American Beauty like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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