Pink Panther is a scandalously named strain with a mysterious backstory. A cross between a Burmese landrace strain and a Florida Kush plant that backcrossed with another Florida Kush plant. The Cookie Fam, a San Francisco-based group of breeders who claim responsibility for originating Girl Scout Cookies, with the high representation of landraces in this strain’s genetics. Besides, the Burmese Kush in its background, parent strain Florida Kush is itself descended from none other than the Hindu Kush — Pink Panther is very potent and can be primarily an exceptionally hardy grow.
Buds of Pink Panther are medium to large and have the dense, solid bud structure typical of Indica varieties. The leaves, which coil tightly around their central stems, are a dark mossy green. Hairy pistils thread their way through the leaves and can range from pale orange to a shocking shade of pink, granting this strain its name. Specific phenotypes of Pink Panties also have the odd patch of purple in their leaves, the result of anthocyanin pigments stimulated by cold weather in the growing process. Milky-white trichomes cover the flowers and make them very sticky and hard to break up without a quality grinder.
When properly cured, buds of Pink Panther emit an aroma that blends fresh flowers with the tang of grapefruit. On closer inspection, there are also some astringent notes of ammonia, possibly due to the influence of grandparent strain Chemdawg. Despite its complex flavour profile, Pink Panther delivered a very smooth smoke when burnt. It has a citrus and lightly herbal taste on the exhale; the overall impression is similar to that of a floral liqueur.
Pink Panther offers a slow, creeping high that may take several minutes after users have finished smoking to feel its initial effects. What begins as a slow pressure around the eyes and temples may mount into drooping eyelids and a permasmile. Matched with heaviness in the core and limbs — a feeling that may lead users to seek comfort in the closest possible surroundings. Mental effects are subtle and may take the form of visual distortions or a freely associative kind of daydreaming. Such trippy effects can lay the groundwork for a lazy afternoon of watching movies or listening to music. As time wears on or as the dosage is increased, smokers may become contentedly couch-locked. Because of its predominantly sleepy vibes, we recommend taking a pink panther during the late afternoon or evening.
Medical cannabis patients also find value in this strain’s sturdy but functional sedation. It can temporarily blunt the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It may also work on the body, soothing aches and pains, whether they’re short-term or chronic. In high enough doses, it can even counteract stubborn cases of insomnia. THC 36%
