Description
Cream Mandarine XL Autoflower Strain – Sweet Seeds
If the standard version enchanted growers with its fruity aromas, the Cream Mandarine XL Autoflowering by Sweet Seeds takes that experience to a higher agronomic and volumetric level.
Following the successful philosophy of Super Autos, the seedbank selected the best Cream Mandarine specimens and crossed them with a prized elite clone of Super Tai ’98 (an Asian landrace with extremely strong vegetative vigor and a typical woody and spicy flavor). The focus of this project is astounding: drastically increasing the plant’s height, branching, and commercial weight, while enriching the citrus bouquet with purely sativa exotic notes.
It develops a tall, imposing, and very slender botanical structure that can easily exceed 150 cm in height outdoors. Its branch plane benefits from the Tai blood, displaying long, strong lateral branches capable of supporting a floral aerial mass that is immensely more generous than the classic version.
It produces swollen, fleshy, and less compact calyxes typical of sativa-predominant hybrids, but covered in a pour of viscous resin. It is the genetics of choice for those seeking the unmistakable mandarin aroma but requiring the “Extra Large” yields typical of commercial photoperiod plants.
Cream Mandarine XL Auto in brief
This fruity giant closes its life cycle from seed to harvest in just 9 weeks (60-65 days), an exceptional biological pace given the plant’s size. Indoors, providing adequate space and light, it guarantees massive productions estimated between 450 and 600g/m². Outdoors, it expresses monumental productivity, capable of giving from 50 to 300g per dried plant, depending on the container and solar irradiation.
THC levels range from 18% to 23%, delivering an extremely clear, energetic, and long-lasting psychotropic impact. Vertical elongation is vigorous (easily reaching 110-150 cm). The olfactory profile is a complex exotic fruit salad: a penetrating mix of sour mandarin, fresh citrus, oriental spices, and ancient woods or walnuts.
Technical Sheet
- Genetics: Cream Mandarine Auto x Super Tai ’98 Elite Clone.
- Type: Sativa-dominant Autoflowering (60% Sativa / 35% Indica / 5% Ruderalis).
- Life Cycle: 9 weeks (60-65 days from germination).
- Harvest Outdoor: Continuous cycle (April – October).
- Structural Height: 110-150 cm (Indoor and Outdoor).
- Main Cannabinoids: THC 18-23%, low CBD.
- Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Terpinolene, Myrcene, Pinene.
- Quantitative Yield: 450-600g/m² (Indoor) / 50-300g per plant (Outdoor).
- Recommended Techniques: Very large pots (15-20L), Low Stress Training (LST), Selective defoliation, Support ties.
- Extraction Return: Space-age quality in BHO and cold extracts thanks to the unique spicy/citrus profile.
Cultural Management (Indoor and Outdoor)
Indoors, Cream Mandarine XL requires technical management mindful of its volume. The use of large pots is mandatory from day one to avoid hindering the root platform. Utilizing a constant light cycle at 20/4, the plant will have significant post-vegetative stretch. Applying soft bending techniques (LST) across the branch plane is vital to lower the central cola and allow light to penetrate the thick lateral aerial mass. Nutrient absorption is voracious: to support the growth of the Tai line, it easily handles heavy mineral diets, supporting an EC up to 1.6-1.8 at peak floral mass. Ensure a VPD of 1.2-1.3 kPa and good air extraction.
Outdoors or in a greenhouse, this variety is an absolute dominator. Its expanded roots allow it to withstand torrid climates, while its airy and soaring structure guarantees optimal aeration between branches. Brilliantly dodging the botrytis problem thanks to its ear-shaped calyxes and rapid 9-week cycle, it is a perfect candidate for guerrilla grows and high altitude cultivation. The commercial weight of the flowers at the end of flowering almost always forces the use of sturdy mechanical stakes to prevent the wind from snapping the lateral branches loaded with mandarin-flavored buds.
Terpene Profile and Effect
The organoleptic bouquet of the XL version is an intoxicating blend of citrus freshness and the depth of Asian woods. During advanced flowering, it emits a penetrating odor of freshly peeled mandarin, orange, and lime, which masterfully blends with warm and earthy scents of walnuts, exotic spices, and mahogany wood brought by the Super Tai. The smoke is light, expansive in the lungs, and leaves a spicy tingle on the tongue.
With THC levels capable of touching 23%, the sativa influence of the Tai ’98 revolutionizes the effect of the original version. Cream Mandarine XL triggers a powerful wave of radiant cerebral euphoria, mental clarity, and creative energy. It is an ascending high that stimulates the intellect, talkativeness, and the desire to explore the surrounding environment, making it a true “botanical coffee” for daytime hours. Only after many hours does the effect fade into a mild bodily muscle relaxation without ever causing lethargic couch-locks.
Strain Comparisons
- Cream Mandarine XL Auto vs Cream Mandarine Auto: The standard version is shorter, more indica-oriented in bodily effects, and shows red/purple colorations more frequently. The XL version guarantees a massive vertical surge (up to 150 cm), real XL yields, and a distinctly more active and sativa mental effect (Super Tai), at the expense of a cultivation that requires more vertical space.
- Cream Mandarine XL Auto vs Big Devil XL Auto: Both are autoflowering giants. Big Devil XL boasts a Jack Herer heritage bringing clear aromas of incense and lemon. Cream Mandarine XL responds with a pure citrus mandarin stamp and oriental/woody spicy nuances, guaranteeing a slightly more exotic and creative mental stone.
FAQ
- How much does Super Tai ’98 affect the final size? A great deal. The genes of this Asian landrace give the plant a vigorous vegetative push. Indoors, make sure you have at least 2 meters of height in the box or use LST bends from the 3rd week.
- Does it tolerate high summer temperatures well? Absolutely yes. Thanks to its open sativa physiognomy and Tai origins, it has excellent transpiration allowing it to tolerate outdoor heat waves, provided it doesn’t suffer root drought.
- How long does the root flush last? We recommend a flush of 10-14 days with pH-balanced water to purify the substrate from mineral concentrations, allowing the woody and sweet mandarin taste to express itself without chemical alterations in the smoke.
Annibale Seedshop’s Opinion
Cream Mandarine XL Autoflowering by Sweet Seeds is a masterpiece of proportions. Our team highly recommends it to outdoor and greenhouse growers who do not want to give up large volumes and clear sativa highs, but demand blazing fast harvest times. A record-breaking mandarin tree that will weigh down your scales with premium-quality buds.
