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Papaya
Papaya (Nirvana's Papaya) is an indica-leaning cross of Citral and Ice — named for its tropical, fruity nose.
indicamoderateidentity: medium
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Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Tropical
- Fruity
- Sweet
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Tropical
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Earthy
Flavour
- Tropical
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Soft tropical-fruit indica
Effects & experience
Relax92
Sleep68
Euphoria92
Energy12
Focus12
Creative12
- Relaxed
- Heavy body
- Happy
- Calm head
- Euphoric
Texture & cure
- Dense buds
- Smooth taste
- Terpy / flavorful
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is medium. Identity confidence is medium. The diagram is this strain's own sensory radar, not a photo. Batch quality still depends on grower, freshness and storage — none of which is captured here.
Background
The story
“Ripe papaya and mango over an earthy, peppery base, fruity but not candy.”
The nose is sweet and tropical: ripe papaya and mango over an earthy, peppery base, fruity but not candy. The effect is relaxing and calming — a mellow, contented body ease that eases tension and leans toward the couch in larger doses.
It's moderate and comfortable, an unwind-and-relax strain more than a productive one. For people who want a soft tropical-fruit indica, Papaya is a gentle choice.
Genetics
Documented crossBoth parents are on record.
Citral #13 × Ice #2
Genetic makeup
Indica 70%Sativa 30%
Reported indica/sativa split (lineage ratio, not lab-verified).
Bud structure
Dense — fairly consistentmedium
Density varies with the grower and conditions — treat this as a tendency, not a guarantee.
Shelf measurements
On New York shelves, by grower
The record above is the cultivar. Each grower's jar is its own plant — here is how their lots measure, from lab panels New York menus print.
- DADASpicy · 1 lot · THC 25.77% · oldest jar sealed May 18
- DankCitrus · 1 lot · THC 31.6%
- Ithaca Organics Cannabis Co.Citrus, Spicy · 1 lot · THC 27.62% · oldest jar sealed Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
What does Papaya smell and taste like?
Papaya is typically described with aromas of tropical, fruity, sweet and earthy and flavours of tropical, fruity and sweet. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Papaya associated with?
Papaya is commonly associated with effects such as relaxed, heavy body, happy and calm head. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Papaya an indica or a sativa?
Papaya is classified as indica in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; studies find they do not reliably track a plant's genetics or chemistry.
What strains are similar to Papaya?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Mango Kush, Blueberry and Zkittlez. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.