Dark Orchid by Riot Seeds
Dark Orchid lands on the sativa-leaning side of the spectrum, Riot Seeds's take on the Purple Thai × WCD710 line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 67 days after the flip to 12/12. Reported THC is 22%. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Dark Orchid grows against.
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| Breeder | Riot Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| THC | 22% |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Purple Thai × WCD710 |
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Growing Dark Orchid: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Purple Thai or WCD710 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.
Dark Orchid FAQ
How long does Dark Orchid take to flower?
Dark Orchid typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Dark Orchid an indica or a sativa?
Dark Orchid is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Dark Orchid?
Dark Orchid was bred from Purple Thai × WCD710 by Riot Seeds.
How strong is Dark Orchid?
Reported THC for Dark Orchid is 22%. Actual potency depends heavily on environment, harvest ripeness, and cure quality.
What environment does Dark Orchid 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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