Psychosis by Clone Only Strains
When you start digging into the UK underground scene of the mid-90s, Psychosis is one of those legendary clone-only cuts that commands instant respect. Rumored to have emerged from the very same tight-knit Exodus collective responsible for the famous UK Cheese, this cut spread entirely through hand-to-hand grower networks. The exact genetic origin is still argued about on forums today. Some old heads swear it’s a rogue phenotype of Northern Lights #5 x Haze, while others claim it was a mutant selection from an old Sensi Seeds Fruity Juice or an Afghani-leaning Skunk pack. Whatever the true parentage, it became an absolute cornerstone of British cannabis culture, surviving decades solely through dedicated mother rooms.
Growing the Exodus Psychosis cut is a unique experience. She exhibits a very classic sativa architecture, throwing out long, vine-like branches that require serious staking or a solid SCROG net to keep the canopy manageable. Unlike a lot of lanky sativas, though, Psychosis stacks up rock-hard, ridiculously resinous buds. You'll usually start seeing massive trichome production kick into overdrive by the third week of flower. Because it's a clone-only legend, any seeds you see marketed as Psychosis today are backcrosses (like the BX1 and BX2 lines from KGBeans) or tribute projects attempting to lock down that vintage vigor.
The smoke is where Psychosis truly earns its chaotic name. It completely bypasses the heavy, narcotic drag of typical indicas, delivering an intensely clear, soaring cerebral high that can border on racy if you aren't ready for it. It's an energizing daytime smoke that hits straight to the dome. The terpene profile is wildly complex—a deeply pungent, sharp funk that shares some of that dirty, earthy DNA with its Cheese cousins but stands entirely on its own. For purists holding the original cut, there is simply no substitute for that distinct, head-ringing Psychosis experience.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Clone Only Strains |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Northern Lights Nr5 X Haze |
| Descendants | UK Psychosis, Deep Psychosis, Psychosis BX1, Psychosis BX2, Psycho Crack, Psycho Sister, Honey Badger |
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Growing Psychosis: 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 Northern Lights Nr5 X Haze 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.
Psychosis FAQ
How long does Psychosis take to flower?
Psychosis 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 Psychosis an indica or a sativa?
Psychosis is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Psychosis?
Psychosis was bred from Northern Lights Nr5 X Haze by Clone Only Strains.
What environment does Psychosis 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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