Marijuana Strain Descriptions
Wedding Cake
Cannabis Strain Summary
Terpene Profile- Primary
Beta-Caryophyllene (dominant; 25-40% of profile; spicy; peppery; interacts with CB2 receptors); Limonene (5-10%; bright citrus; mood-elevating; lemon-zest accents); Myrcene (5-8%; earthy; herbal; musky; sedative; enhances cannabinoid absorption)
Terpene Profile- Secondary
Linalool (2-3%; floral lavender; calming); Humulene (2-3%; woody; hoppy; potential appetite suppression); Nerolidol (trace amounts; woody-floral complexity)
The Experience- Common Effects
Mental: euphoria; contentment; sociability; creative thinking; enhanced appreciation for music/food/conversation; mood elevation without anxiety. Physical: comprehensive muscle relaxation; pleasant body heaviness (moderate doses); full couch-lock (higher doses); reliable appetite stimulation (munchies); some report mild arousal and enhanced sensory pleasure.
The Experience- Duration
Smoked/Vaporized: Peak effects 2-3 hours; gradual descent over subsequent hour; total duration 4-5 hours. Edibles: 6-8 hours duration with more pronounced sedation due to 11-hydroxy-THC conversion; onset delayed 45-90 minutes.
The Experience- Onset
Effects manifest 2-5 minutes post-inhalation. Initial cerebral phase (15-30 min): heightened sensory awareness; vivid colors and dimensional sound; fluid associative thoughts; euphoric mood elevation. Body effects onset 15-30 minutes: warming sensation from skull base radiating outward; progressive muscle relaxation; pleasant heaviness develops over 30-60 minutes. Mental clarity maintained during first 90 minutes despite physical relaxation.
The Experience- Potential Side Effects
Dry mouth (nearly universal); dry eyes (nearly universal); mild anxiety (higher doses or sensitive individuals); paranoia (dose-dependent); dizziness (dose-dependent). Recommended starting dose: single inhalations for smoking/vaping; 2.5-5mg for edibles with 90-minute wait before redosing.
Strain Type
Indica-Dominant Hybrid
Not Recommended For
Morning or early-day use (sedative qualities impair productivity); situations requiring sharp focus; activities requiring physical coordination; time-sensitive decision-making; operating vehicles or machinery; first-time cannabis consumers (too potent).
Lineage and Origins
Created by Seed Junky Genetics in Southern California mid-2010s. Primary lineage: Triangle Kush x Animal Mints (specifically Triangle Mints #23 phenotype). Alternative origin story: Cherry Pie x Girl Scout Cookies. Won Leafly Strain of the Year 2019 and 2018 SoCal High Times Cannabis Cup Best Hybrid Flower. Also known as Pink Cookies (Canada) and Triangle Mints #23. Part of extended Cookies family lineage.
Cannabanoid Profile
THC: 20-27% average (24-25% typical); exceptional phenotypes test above 28%. CBD: <0.3% (often 0.06% or less). CBG: 0.5-1% typical (some phenotypes approach 2%). Total cannabinoid content: 28-33% in premium samples including THCA.
Comparable Strains
Ice Cream Cake (Wedding Cake x Gelato #33; heavier sedation; creamier less peppery); Gelato #33 (Cookies genetics; more sativa-forward; fruit-driven flavor; less body relaxation); Triangle Kush (potential parent; earthier fuel-forward; stronger sedation; less cerebral); Cherry Pie (possible parent; more cherry-fruit notes; 18-22% THC; quicker body effects); Animal Mints (confirmed parent; mintier herbal profile; more intense body effects)
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Cultivation Resilience
Moderate nutrient sensitivity (prefers moderate feeding). Susceptible to mold without proper air circulation in final flowering weeks due to dense flower structure. Disease resistant against most common issues with proper environmental control.
Cultivation Flowering Time
8-10 weeks (63 days typical optimal maturity). Outdoor harvest: late September to early October in northern temperate climates.
Cultivation Yield
Indoor: 450-550g/m² under optimal conditions. Outdoor: 400-600g per plant in favorable climates. Considered high-yielding for commercial operations.
Cultivation Plant Structure
Compact height; bushy lateral branching; tight internodal spacing; classic indica structure. Well-suited to Sea of Green (SOG) setups. Requires attentive pruning for airflow due to dense bud structure. Responds well to low-stress training and topping; less forgiving of high-stress methods.
Cultivation Quality Indicators
Dense tightly-structured buds with substantial weight; thick milky-white trichome layer creating frosted appearance; burnt-orange or amber pistils; occasional purple accents in cold-finished phenotypes. Aroma: immediate strong vanilla-forward sweetness backed by pepper and earth; no hay-like or muted scents. Texture: slightly sticky with appropriate moisture content; not crumbly-dry or damp-spongy; clean grinding without powdering.