Florida Kush strain guide
Florida Kush is a hybrid of Triangle Kush and LA Kush Cake, pairing a Florida Kush line with a West Coast cake strain. People know it for a citrus and creamy smell with fuel underneath and a relaxed, calm feel. It's not the same strain as Florida OG.
Where does Florida Kush come from?
Florida Kush is most often listed as Triangle Kush crossed with LA Kush Cake. Some sources are more specific and say the Triangle Kush side is a backcross, a version bred back to the original to lock in its traits. Triangle Kush is a Florida strain with OG roots, and LA Kush Cake comes from Wedding Cake and Kush Mints.
Who first made the cross is not well documented. One version is sold under a Liberty Cannabis brand in the United States, but we couldn't confirm the original breeder.
What does Florida Kush smell and taste like?
Florida Kush smells bright and creamy at once: citrus and lime up front, a soft vanilla and cream side from LA Kush Cake, and a gassy, herbal base that's usually credited to Triangle Kush. Some people also mention tropical fruit or a tea-like note.
Published terpene results lean toward limonene and linalool, with caryophyllene and myrcene also showing up. Limonene brings the citrus, linalool a floral softness, and caryophyllene a peppery edge. The taste tends to be citrusy and smooth with fuel on the finish.
Florida Kush effects: what people report
People most often describe Florida Kush as relaxed and calm, with an uplifted, happy mood in the first part. As it settles, many find it sleepy and grounded, so reports lean toward evening use.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and some people mention a headache or feeling anxious.
How strong is Florida Kush?
Florida Kush is a high-THC strain. Listings put it around 24% to 25% THC, with very little CBD.
That's a lot for a beginner. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label, and they matter more than the strain name. Our guide to reading cannabis labels covers the rest.
Buying Florida Kush in Canada
Florida Kush is easy to confuse with Florida OG and other Florida-named strains, so read the label carefully. Different producers may also grow different cuts of the same cross.
If you find it, it's most likely to be dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC number, any listed terpenes and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds onto that citrus and cream smell.
Florida Kush vs Triangle Kush
Triangle Kush is one of Florida Kush's parents, and both share an earthy, fuel and citrus base and a relaxed reputation. The difference is the LA Kush Cake side: Florida Kush adds a creamy, vanilla softness that Triangle Kush doesn't have, so it smells sweeter and smoother. THC is in a similar range. If you want the classic gassy Florida indica feel, pick Triangle Kush. If you'd like that with a dessert edge, try Florida Kush.
Strains like Florida Kush
If you like Florida Kush, these are the closest matches:
- Triangle Kush: one of its parents, earthier and gassier.
- LA Kush Cake: the other parent, with vanilla cake and a cool mint edge.
- Kush Mints: a grandparent with mint, gas and pine.
- Wedding Cake: another grandparent, sweet vanilla with a peppery edge.
