Romulan
Named after the Star Trek aliens for its mind-numbing potency. A Pacific Northwest classic — heavy, piney, and deeply sedating. Pure nighttime medicine.
- Type
- Indica
- Lineage
- North American Indica (possibly White Rhino lineage)
- THC
- 18–24%
- CBD
- <1%
- Flower time
- 7–8 wks
- Yield
- Moderate
- Height
- Short
- Grow difficulty
- Beginner
- Climate
- Indoor
Effects
Flavors & aroma
Dominant terpenes
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe fruitThe most common cannabis terpene; associated with relaxing, heavy 'couch' character.
Pinene
Pine, rosemary, fresh forestAssociated with alertness and clear-headedness.
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, spice, woodThe only terpene that also binds cannabinoid receptors; peppery and warming.
Grower's notes
Very compact and bushy — great for small tents. Fast finisher (7–8 weeks). Hardy and forgiving. The pine terps are incredibly pungent — carbon filter mandatory.
Grow guides for Romulan
Matched to this strain's beginner difficulty, indoor climate, and short structure.
Setting Up the Space: Ventilation, Odor & Electrical Safety
8 min read
Grow Light Basics: Distance, Intensity, and Not Cooking Your Plants
8 min read
Low-Stress Training: Double Your Canopy Without Cutting
10 min read · members
When to Defoliate Cannabis: The Timing That Makes or Breaks It
5 min read
Your First Grow Setup: Three Budgets, Zero Regrets
9 min read
Transplanting Cannabis — When, Why, and How to Pot Up
7 min read
Living Soil & No-Till: Feed the Soil, Not the Plant
9 min read
Maximizing Bud Quality: Density, Frost, and Bag Appeal
10 min read · members
Watering in Flower: Frequency, Runoff, and the Dry-Back Cycle
7 min read
LED Grow Light Mastery: PPFD Maps, Spectrum Tuning, and DLI Optimization
11 min read · members
Micro Growing: Big Results in Tiny Spaces
8 min read
Hermaphrodites and Nanners: How to Prevent Seeded Buds
6 min read
Bud Rot (Botrytis): Identification, Prevention, and Damage Control
7 min read
Cal-Mag: When You Need It, When You Don't, and How Much to Use
7 min read
Nitrogen Toxicity: The Dark Green Claw and How to Fix It
5 min read
When to Harvest: Reading Trichomes Like a Grower
6 min read
Drying & Curing: Where Good Grows Become Great
9 min read · members
Educational profile · data varies by phenotype & grow · not medical advice · all strains