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California Orange
Read the ride before you spark it
California Orange earns its DeePuff fit from 18% THC, a chill evening profile led by Myrcene, and effects that lean calmer and more body-forward.
California Orange, also known as "Cali Orange," "Cali-O," and "Cali Orange Bud," is an old school hybrid marijuana strain dating back to at least 1980, and as such, there is a great deal of mystery surrounding its origin. It is generally accepted to be a 50/50 indica/sativa hybrid, is quite easy to grow, and produces a sweet citrus aroma reminiscent of orange zest. More nicknames for California Orange include "Cali-O," "Cali Orange Bud," "C.O.B," and available from Dutch Passion as “Californian Orange” in feminized seed form, this hybrid has found its way around the globe and is a favorite with many growers. Most users report that California Orange produces an upbeat, clear-headed high when
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California Orange Statistics
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Science Snapshot
Flavor Profile
Medical Uses
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Potency Analysis
Your starting dose
general estimateStart with 6 small inhalations (or ~9 mg edible). California Orange matches your typical strain (×1.0).
THC-Dominant Recreational
THC onlyClassic recreational profile. Maximum psychoactive load, minimal CBD modulation.
Most modern dispensary flower (ElSohly 2016 cannabinoid trend study).
Actual Delivered Dose
California Orange is 18% THC, but combustion + first-pass loss eat most of it. Here's what reaches your bloodstream.
Total THC in dose: 54 mg
Sources
Joint / Blunt: Combustion + sidestream loss; ~63–73% destroyed (Pomahacova 2009).
Bong: Cooler combustion, less sidestream; ~50–60% retained.
Dry-Herb Vape: Volcano studies show ~55–80% delivery at 180–210°C (Hazekamp 2006).
Dab / Concentrate: Pre-decarbed extract; quartz-banger 500°F (Raber 2015).
Edible: High first-pass hepatic loss; 4–20% bioavailability (Lucas 2018).
Sublingual / Oil: Bypasses some first-pass; 13–35% bioavailable.
Terpene Profile
The aromatic compounds that define this strain's unique characteristics and effects
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis that contribute to each strain's unique smell, taste, and effects. They work synergistically with cannabinoids in what's known as the "entourage effect" to enhance or modify the overall experience.