Tangerine Borealis by 42

Tangerine Borealis strain photo
Type mostly indicaFlower ±65 daysCross Northern Lights × London Poundcake

Tangerine Borealis is an indica-leaning cannabis strain from 42, bred by crossing Northern Lights × London Poundcake. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 65 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Tangerine Borealis grows against.

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Breeder42
Typemostly indica
Flowering time±65 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageNorthern Lights × London Poundcake
DescendantsCherry Tangerine

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Ancestry Pedigree

Northern Lights
Unknown or Legendary
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
London Poundcake
Cookie Fam Genetics
Sunset Sherbert
Unknown or Legendary
Girl Scout Cookies
Clone Only Strains
F1 Durban
Unknown or Legendary
Cherry Pie Kush
Unknown or Legendary
Durban Poison
Dutch Passion
Durban Poison
Unknown or Legendary
South Africa Sativa
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Pink Panties
Unknown or Legendary
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Thailand Sativa
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
Indica
Original Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Indica
Original Strains

Growing Tangerine Borealis: 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 Northern Lights or London Poundcake 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.

Tangerine Borealis FAQ

How long does Tangerine Borealis take to flower?

Tangerine Borealis typically flowers in around 65 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Tangerine Borealis an indica or a sativa?

Tangerine Borealis is listed as mostly indica.

What are the parents of Tangerine Borealis?

Tangerine Borealis was bred from Northern Lights × London Poundcake by 42.

What environment does Tangerine Borealis 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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