Animal Cookies Bx2
Modern
Chybrid-sativa
Candyland
19.6%
THC
0.05%
CBD
0.12%
CBG
Top flavors
spicycitrusearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Candyland has balanced effects.
Low THCHigh THC
Candyland potency is average.
Candyland
19.6%
THC
0.05%
CBD
0.12%
CBG
Top flavors
spicycitrusearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Candyland has balanced effects.
Low THCHigh THC
Candyland potency is average.
Candyland is a modern hybrid-sativa derived from Platinum Cookies. This strain occupies a distinct space in contemporary breeding, offering a standardized profile for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. Plants reach maturity after a 66-day flowering period, consistently providing high yields for those with moderate growing experience.
The chemical complexity of Candyland is defined by a broad terpene profile led by caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene. Following these primary expressions are linalool, myrcene, bisabolol, beta-pinene, pinene, and terpinolene. This dense combination of terpenes dictates the strain's specific aroma and flavour profile, grounding the sensory experience in its internal chemistry.
As a THC-dominant cultivar, Candyland is sought after for its ability to produce creative, uplifted, and happy effects. These characteristics make it a functional choice for social settings or activities requiring sustained focus and mental stimulation. Its genetic impact on the industry is evidenced by a substantial list of offspring, including Lucy's Choice, Candy Haze, Lemon Skunk CBD, Rainbow Boogie Fever, Tangieland, Berry Mix, Birthday Girl, Black Forest Cake, Candy Brain, Candyland x GarlicBreath, Confetteria, and Dreamland Bx1.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%limonene ~28%humulene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~28% | citrus | social · creative |
| humulene | ~12% | earthy | focus · solo |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
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uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
■ Indica 30%■ Sativa 70%
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Candyland.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
SFV OG Kush
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Great-grandparents
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Siblings
Share parent platinum cookies
Amazing FruitcaryophylleneComraCermacaryophylleneCosmic CheddarcaryophylleneIzzy CakezcaryophylleneMorositaxcaryophylleneTinklezcaryophylleneCookie PusscaryophyllenePlatinum Jack's Cookie'scaryophylleneAtomic KushcaryophylleneRocket PopcaryophylleneThe Atom Bombcaryophyllene50 DragonscaryophylleneGlue CookiescaryophyllenePlatinum Tiger Cookiescaryophyllene
Offspring — 29 strains bred from Candyland
Berry MixcaryophylleneBirthday GirlcaryophylleneBlack Forest CakecaryophylleneCandy BraincaryophylleneCandy HazecaryophylleneConfetteriacaryophylleneEl BartocaryophylleneFresh MintscaryophylleneGelo di MelonecaryophylleneGumbyLandcaryophylleneHoly LandcaryophylleneIcebox CakecaryophylleneJam DcaryophylleneJet PackcaryophylleneJuicercaryophylleneKush & ChipscaryophylleneLA Kush CandycaryophylleneLemon Skunk CBDcaryophylleneLucy's ChoicecaryophylleneMcLovincaryophylleneMelon MuskcaryophyllenePockycaryophylleneRainbow Boogie FevermyrceneSour Patch KidscaryophylleneSour SugarcaryophylleneTangielandcaryophylleneVanilla SugarcaryophylleneWatermelon FreezecaryophylleneWunderbaumcaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candyland indica or sativa?
Candyland is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Candyland?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Candyland good for daytime use?
Candyland is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.