Black Magic by Andromeda Strains
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Black Magic is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from Andromeda Strains, bred by crossing Buckeye Purple × Cherry Sauce. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 63 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Black Magic grows against.
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| Breeder | Andromeda Strains |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Buckeye Purple × Cherry Sauce |
| Descendants | The Donald, Black Magic x Sour Diesel |
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Growing Black Magic: 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 Buckeye Purple or Cherry Sauce 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.
Black Magic FAQ
How long does Black Magic take to flower?
Black Magic typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Black Magic an indica or a sativa?
Black Magic is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Black Magic?
Black Magic was bred from Buckeye Purple × Cherry Sauce by Andromeda Strains.
What environment does Black Magic 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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