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Cannabis Strain Review: Mimosa

a.k.a. Purple Mimosa
Type of High: Head
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 86% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Focused
79%
Happy
76%
Energetic
71%
Uplifted
68%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
33%
Dry Eyes
31%
The Scaries
8%
Dizzy
5%

Mimosa has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 35 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Mimosa won 15 awards in categories like in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 86% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
4 Outdoor - Private The Emerald Cup
4 Outdoor The Emerald Cup
17 Outdoor The Emerald Cup
3 Outdoor - Sativa Santa Cruz Cup
2 Sativa The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Focused, Happy, Energetic, Uplifted and Deeply Relaxing effects of Mimosa produce a Head high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Mimosa has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Arthritis Pain, Pain, Nausea and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
depression common usage for marijuana
arthritis pain common usage
pain common usage for marijuana
nausea common usage for marijuana
Chronic Pain common usage

Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Mimosa's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene and Terpinolene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Mimosa that includes: Earthy, Orange and Sour, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oh, the aroma! Mimosa has an aroma profile of Berry, Citrus, Earthy, Flowery and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
19 - 30%
CBD
0.31 - 0.3%
CBN
0.1 - 0.26%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Mimosa presents Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene and Terpinolene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 30%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.05%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October 1.8-2.2 m 2000 g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks 1.8-2.2 m 700 g/m2

The difficulty to grow Mimosa is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 1.8-2.2 m height to be with a yield of 700 g/m2 in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Mimosa should harvest around October you can expect 1.8-2.2 m height and 2000 g/plant yield.

the recipes

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Suggested Recipes For This Strain