Cactus by Jordan of the Islands
Growers reach for Cactus as an indica-leaning option, a cross of Northern Lights × Afghani out of Jordan of the Islands. 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 Cactus grows against.
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| Breeder | Jordan of the Islands |
|---|---|
| Type | indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Northern Lights × Afghani |
| Descendants | Zeus, Cactus Breath |
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Growing Cactus: 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 Northern Lights or Afghani 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.
Cactus FAQ
How long does Cactus take to flower?
Cactus 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 Cactus an indica or a sativa?
Cactus is listed as indica.
What are the parents of Cactus?
Cactus was bred from Northern Lights × Afghani by Jordan of the Islands.
What environment does Cactus 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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