Devil Fruit strain guide
Devil Fruit is an indica-leaning cross of Shishkaberry and Great White Shark from the Spanish seed company Medical Seeds Co. It was bred for higher CBD, smells of sweet berries and pine, and people usually describe a light head buzz that turns into a comfortable body feel.
Where does Devil Fruit come from?
Two strain databases both give the cross as Shishkaberry and Great White Shark, and two strain databases credit Medical Seeds Co. from Spain. One strain database also lists Forbidden Fruit and Tangie in its parent field, which conflicts with its own description, so we've gone with the cross most sources share.
Watch the name: one strain database lists other strains called Devil Fruit from different breeders, so not every product with this name is the same plant. Another database calls it about 70% indica.
What does Devil Fruit smell and taste like?
Sweet berry and tree fruit lead, with pine and a spicy edge behind them. One strain database describes a sweet berry and citrus inhale that turns into spicy lemon and pine on the way out, and another database adds earthy and peppery notes.
We couldn't find published terpene results for Devil Fruit, so we won't guess which ones lead. Check your product's label.
Devil Fruit effects: what people report
People often call Devil Fruit relaxed and tingly, with a light, focused head feel at the start that gives way to a comfortable body feel. Reviewers also mention happy, giggly and hungry moods. One strain database notes some people get a little sluggish, and one reviewer found it slow to start and fairly mild.
These are reports, not promises. Dry eyes and dry mouth are the usual complaints, and a few people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Devil Fruit?
This is where sources disagree most. Devil Fruit was bred for more CBD than most strains, and one strain database lists around 4% to 6% CBD. THC figures range widely: another database shows 2% to 12%, while that database gives both 4% to 6% and 15% to 20% on the same page. Treat any single number with caution.
Because THC and CBD can vary so much, your label is the only reliable guide. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains how to compare the two.
Buying Devil Fruit in Canada
Since several breeders use the Devil Fruit name and the numbers vary, read the label for both THC and CBD before you buy. A higher-CBD batch will feel quite different from a high-THC one with the same name.
Check the packaging date as well.
Devil Fruit vs Great White Shark
Great White Shark is one parent, and it's the more potent, skunkier side of the family. Great White Shark is known for an earthy, skunky smell and a strong, heavy reputation, while Devil Fruit leans sweet berry and pine and is bred for more CBD, so many batches come in lower on THC. Both get called relaxed. If you want something stronger and earthier, look at Great White Shark. If a gentler, fruitier option sounds right, try Devil Fruit.
Strains like Devil Fruit
If you like Devil Fruit, these are worth a look:
- Shishkaberry: one parent, where the sweet berry smell comes from.
- Great White Shark: the other parent, skunkier and stronger.
- Cannatonic: a well-known higher-CBD strain with a mellow reputation (no family link).
- Harlequin: another strain known for higher CBD and a clear, gentle feel (no family link).
