Californian Sunrise by Alpha Genetics

Californian Sunrise strain photo
Type 65% Indica, 35% SativaFlower ±62 daysTHC 15%Cross Californian Orange

Californian Sunrise is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from Alpha Genetics, bred by crossing Californian Orange. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 62 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 15%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Californian Sunrise grows against.

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BreederAlpha Genetics
Type65% Indica, 35% Sativa
Flowering time±62 days
THC15%
EnvironmentGreenhouse
LineageCalifornian Orange

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Ancestry Pedigree

Californian Orange
Hemcy Genetics
Orange
Cultivators Choice
California Orange
Unknown or Legendary
USA Hybrid
Original Strains

Growing Californian Sunrise: 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 Californian Orange 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.

Californian Sunrise FAQ

How long does Californian Sunrise take to flower?

Californian Sunrise typically flowers in around 62 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Californian Sunrise an indica or a sativa?

Californian Sunrise is listed as 65% Indica, 35% Sativa.

What are the parents of Californian Sunrise?

Californian Sunrise was bred from Californian Orange by Alpha Genetics.

How strong is Californian Sunrise?

Reported THC for Californian Sunrise is 15%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.

What environment does Californian Sunrise 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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