Facade strain guide
Facade is a balanced hybrid of Eye Candy and Apples and Bananas, bred by Vertical Cannabis and Compound Genetics. It's known for a fruity, creamy smell with banana, blueberry and a little diesel, and for high THC listings.
Where does Facade come from?
Sources agree on the cross: Eye Candy bred with Apples and Bananas. One strain database credits Vertical Cannabis and Compound Genetics, and says it came out as part of a limited release called Alien Era.
Compound Genetics is the breeder behind Apples and Bananas, so Facade sits in a family of fruity, modern crosses. Most listings call it an even 50/50 hybrid.
What does Facade smell and taste like?
Fruit leads: creamy banana, fresh blueberry and lemon, with a candy-like sweetness. Underneath there's often some diesel or a funky, cheesy note, and a light spice on the exhale.
One strain database puts limonene first, and a Canadian product listing gives caryophyllene, limonene and linalool. Limonene brings the citrus, caryophyllene the peppery edge and linalool a soft floral touch.
Facade effects: what people report
People most often describe Facade as relaxed, euphoric and happy, with a creative or focused side early on. Some find it giggly and chatty, and others say it gets sleepy later.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people say it's too strong for occasional use.
How strong is Facade?
Facade is a high-THC strain. One strain database lists about 22%, another database gives 22% to 24%, and a Canadian product listing shows 24% to 30%. CBD is very low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC number on your label matters more than the strain name.
Buying Facade in Canada
Facade has appeared on Canadian product listings as dried flower. Check the label for the strain name and the producer, since different growers' batches can test quite differently.
Look at the THC and terpene numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of the fruit.
Facade vs Apples and Bananas
Apples and Bananas is one of Facade's parents, and the fruity, banana-forward smell clearly carries over. Apples and Bananas leans more toward sweet apple and pear, while Facade adds blueberry, citrus and a bit of gas from its Eye Candy side. Both are high in THC and get called relaxed and happy. Pick Apples and Bananas for the original fruit, or Facade if you want a little more funk mixed in.
Strains like Facade
If you like Facade, these are close matches:
- Apples and Bananas: one parent, sweet and fruity with a strong reputation.
- Eye Candy: the other parent, adding gas and depth.
- Gastro Pop: another Apples and Bananas cross with a fruity, gassy mix.
- Biscotti: a sweet, gassy Cookies-family strain with a similar dessert-and-fuel balance.
