Hellbender by Gas Reaper

Hellbender strain photo
Type ruderalis/indicaFlower ±70 daysCross Animal Mints × Erie Sunset

Bred by Gas Reaper from Animal Mints × Erie Sunset, Hellbender is an indica-leaning cannabis variety. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 70 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Hellbender grows against.

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BreederGas Reaper
Typeruderalis/indica
Flowering time±70 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageAnimal Mints × Erie Sunset

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Growing Hellbender: 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 Animal Mints or Erie Sunset 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.

Hellbender FAQ

How long does Hellbender take to flower?

Hellbender typically flowers in around 70 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Hellbender an indica or a sativa?

Hellbender is listed as ruderalis/indica.

What are the parents of Hellbender?

Hellbender was bred from Animal Mints × Erie Sunset by Gas Reaper.

What environment does Hellbender 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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