How to grow Shangri La
THC 17% 
Flowering 56 - 63 days Taste
Seb's take
Fudo Myo-o crossed with 9lb Hammer gives Shangri La two distinct phenotypes — one bushy and indica-leaning with dark purple foliage, the other given to an early stretch and pineapple-shaped colas. Pungent, earthy, skunk and diesel on the nose either way, with a frosty resin coat that does not travel discreetly. The high runs euphoric and relaxed, useful to medical patients managing pain and stress alike.
Where it comes from
TGA Subcool crossed Fudo Myo-o with 9lb Hammer for Shangri La, a 60 percent sativa that turns out in two distinct phenotypes. The first is bushy and indica-leaning, with chunky nuggets resting atop dark purple foliage; the second stretches early and throws pineapple-shaped colas streaked with violet. Both are admired for outstanding structure and heavy, frosty resin. A single cross, then, giving two rather different plants — which keeps a grower on their toes.
Nose & flavour
Pungent and earthy, with a skunk backbone and a citrus lift over the top, all cut through by a diesel sharpness — a fuel-forward profile that does not travel discreetly. The frosty resin coat carries the aroma well beyond the plant itself. It is a loud, layered nose, savoury and sharp by turns, and true to the plant across both of its phenotypes rather than only one. Not a shy strain in any respect.
The high
Euphoric and uplifted, with a relaxed, happy base and an energetic streak keeping it lively — a well-rounded effect that moves between the head and the body without settling entirely into either. The experience reads as a balanced, cheerful lift rather than anything sedating, keeping a bit of get-up-and-go in reserve. Good company that keeps its clarity while it eases you off.
Growing it
The two phenotypes want handling differently. The bushy, indica-like pheno holds a compact frame with firm flowers that ooze resin at harvest; the stretchier one shows its length early, so a healthy topping in both veg and flower is recommended to keep it in check. Flowering runs 56 to 63 days at 17 percent THC. Height and yield go unrecorded, so read her by phenotype rather than by number — identify which of the two you have early, and train accordingly. A grower's plant, in the best sense.
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Common questions about Shangri La
How long does Shangri La take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Shangri La an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
Regular photoperiod seed — expect males and females in the packet, and plan to identify the males early.
How strong is Shangri La?
The breeder lists THC around 17%. The gentler end of the scale.
