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Cannabis Strain Review: Punky Lion

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 93% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
92%
Happy
61%
Euphoric
58%
Sleepy
28%
Loquacious
21%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
40%
Dry Mouth
28%
Dry Eyes
7%
Dry Mouth
10%

Punky Lion has an ASHI score of 7 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 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. The genetic blend of this strain is 93% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Sleepy and Loquacious effects of Punky Lion produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Punky Lion has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Arthritis Pain, Insomnia, Pain, and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Punky Lion's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Limonene. 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 Punky Lion that includes: Earthy, Woody, Sweet, Spicy/herbal and Pungent, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Punky Lion has an aroma profile of Sweet, Lemon and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 19%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Punky Lion presents Caryophyllene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 19%.

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 Medium 500-900g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium 600g/m

The difficulty to grow Punky Lion is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 600g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Punky Lion should harvest around October you can expect medium height and 500-900g/plant yield.

Punky Lion shares genetics with Matanuska Tundra and Chronic.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Punky Lion. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Punky Lionat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain