Cultivar record / colombian-gold
Colombian Gold
Colombian Gold is a sativa cultivar with South American Landrace in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include lime, skunk, lemon and sweet flavours and creative, focused, energetic, uplifted and happy effects.
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- South American Landrace
Reported negatives
- Dry Mouth
- Paranoid
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Colombian Gold is a sativa cannabis cultivar. Colombian Gold is noted as a foundational ancestor in modern cannabis breeding, having served as one of the parent strains of Skunk #1. It is recognised for its role in the development of numerous contemporary hybrid cultivars.
Genetics and lineage
Colombian Gold is a pure sativa landrace that originated in the Santa Marta mountains of Colombia. As a landrace, it has no single breeder.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include lime, skunk, lemon and sweet.
Reported character
Reported effects include creative, focused, energetic, uplifted and happy. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Colombian Gold
Users most commonly report feeling creative, focused, energetic, uplifted and happy after consuming Colombian Gold. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Limonene (aroma and mood), Myrcene (comfort and ease), and Caryophyllene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Colombian Gold are Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood), Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation) and Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Colombian Gold Questions
What is Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold is classified as sativa. Its recorded parent strain is South American Landrace.
Is Colombian Gold indica or sativa?
Colombian Gold is recorded as sativa. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Colombian Gold?
The archive record notes THC 20% and CBD <1% for Colombian Gold. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Colombian Gold suitable for beginners?
At around 20% THC, Colombian Gold sits in the moderate-to-strong range. Beginners should start low and go slow — a little often goes a long way. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Colombian Gold taste like?
The archive lists lime, skunk, lemon and sweet as flavour notes for Colombian Gold.
What effects are reported for Colombian Gold?
Community-reported effects include creative, focused, energetic, uplifted and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Colombian Gold?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth and paranoid. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Colombian Gold?
The archive record lists limonene, myrcene and caryophyllene as terpenes associated with Colombian Gold.
What is the genetic lineage of Colombian Gold?
The recorded parent strain is South American Landrace. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Colombian Gold sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.