Blood Diamond strain guide
Blood Diamond, sometimes sold as Blood Diamond OG, is an indica that's usually described as a clone of OG Kush. People know it for a pine, citrus and fuel smell and a calm, heavy body feel.
Where does Blood Diamond come from?
Two strain databases describe Blood Diamond as a clone of OG Kush, the famous California strain behind a huge share of today's gassy hybrids. In other words, it's thought to be an OG Kush cut that picked up its own name rather than a new cross.
Neither source names a breeder or says where the name came from, and one strain database notes its own data is still waiting on verification. So the OG Kush link is the most often given story, but the details are not well documented.
What does Blood Diamond smell and taste like?
Expect classic OG notes: pine, citrus and diesel, with a skunky, fuel-like edge. The smoke is often described as sweet, with pine and citrus on the finish.
One strain database lists caryophyllene as its main terpene, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene brings the peppery, spicy side, limonene the citrus and humulene a woody, earthy note.
Blood Diamond effects: what people report
People mostly describe Blood Diamond as relaxing, happy and sleepy, with a full-body calm and a hazy, euphoric head feel. A few reviewers also mention feeling uplifted or creative early on before it settles.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth and dizziness are the complaints that come up most, and it's generally treated as an evening strain.
How strong is Blood Diamond?
Numbers vary a lot. One strain database lists about 17% THC but says it's often 20% or more, and another database gives a 20% to 30% range, with some reviewers reporting batches near 30%. CBD is minimal.
That spread is a good reason to check your label rather than the strain name. If you're new to strong indica strains, start small and give it time.
Buying Blood Diamond in Canada
Because it's described as an OG Kush cut, it may show up under either name, or as Blood Diamond OG. Read the label to see what the producer is calling it.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that pine and citrus smell.
Blood Diamond vs OG Kush
If the clone story is right, OG Kush and Blood Diamond are essentially the same plant under different names, so expect the same pine, lemon and fuel profile. The differences you notice will mostly come from the grower and the cut. Blood Diamond tends to be sold as a straight indica with a sleepier reputation, while OG Kush is usually labelled a hybrid. If you already like OG Kush, Blood Diamond is an easy one to try.
Strains like Blood Diamond
If you like Blood Diamond, these share its OG roots:
