Pu Tang by MassMedicalStrains
If there's one modern strain that completely shook up the scene and brought the old-school funk back into the spotlight, it's Pu Tang from MassMedicalStrains. MMS took their flagship Star Pupil—a notoriously sharp Purple Thai and Afghan/Pakistani hybrid—and slammed it into a Tangie. The result is a 50/50 hybrid that basically punches you in the face with intense, sharp tangerine terpenes layered over that classic, funky Pupil baseline. It completely earned its spot on High Times' Top 10 Strains of 2019, and honestly, it's still outperforming hype cuts today.
In the tent, this plant is an absolute workhorse. You can expect her to double in size during the stretch, finishing up right around the 8 to 9-week mark. You'll usually see the buds fade into deep purples, but even the green phenos will show purple streaks dripping in frost. What growers really love is how aggressively she stacks and how loud the myrcene and terpinolene profile gets during late flower. You can literally smell a Pu Tang plant from down the block if your carbon filter isn't dialed in.
But the real magic of Pu Tang is the high. It's one of the best daytime smokes you can jar up. It hits you with a massive rush of cerebral euphoria that just strips away anxiety, followed by a heavy, vibrating body buzz that doesn't induce couch-lock. MMS knew exactly what they had, which is why Pu Tang has become the backbone for insane crosses like Grape Pupil and Boston Cream Pie. It's a flawless bridge between old-world landrace vibes and modern terpene intensity.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | MassMedicalStrains |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Star Pupil × Tangie |
| Descendants | Cuntz, PuTang Nevil Chem, Patchouli Pupil, Boston Cream Pie, Honeymoon, Tropical Escape, Superstar Punani, PuTang x Sunshine 4, Super Lemon PuTang, Grape Pupil, Runaway Bride, Space Biscuits, Sail Haten, Garlic Kiska, Platinum PuTang Punch, Chick Magnet, Turbulent Juice, Kernel PuTang, Axle Grease, Red Meat, Golden PuTang, PS5, Athene, Mustafar, Stinky PuTang |
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Growing Pu Tang: 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 Star Pupil or Tangie 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.
Pu Tang FAQ
How long does Pu Tang take to flower?
Pu Tang 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 Pu Tang an indica or a sativa?
Pu Tang is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Pu Tang?
Pu Tang was bred from Star Pupil × Tangie by MassMedicalStrains.
What environment does Pu Tang 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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