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Problem Child
A Tangie-fueled hybrid balancing zesty tangerine and diesel against sweet pine and a faint cocoa note.
hybridstrongidentity: high
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Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Citrus
- Diesel
- Pine
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Citrus
- Diesel
- Pine
- Sweet
- Earthy
Flavour
- Citrus
- Diesel
- Pine
- Sweet
- Slightly indica-dominant (~65% indica / 35% sativa)
- Developed over three years of selective breeding in micro-batches
Effects & experience
Relax100
Sleep12
Euphoria100
Energy88
Focus100
Creative12
- Euphoric
- Uplifted
- Happy
- Relaxed
- Focused
Texture & cure
- Terpy / flavorful
- Loud / strong smell
- Sticky
- High potency
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is high. Identity confidence is high. 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
Effects are euphoric and mentally uplifting with gentle body calm, ideal as a functional daytime option.
Genetics
Documented crossBoth parents are on record.
Tangie × 9lb Hammer
Genetic makeup
Indica 50%Sativa 50%
Categorical split derived from this strain's type — percentage being curated.
Bud structure
No clear lean
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.
- GrassrootsCitrus · 2 lots · THC 28–36% · oldest lot tested May 2
- Next StopCitrus · 1 lot · THC 29.91%
Frequently asked questions
What does Problem Child smell and taste like?
Problem Child is typically described with aromas of citrus, diesel, pine and sweet and flavours of citrus, diesel, pine and sweet. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Problem Child associated with?
Problem Child is commonly associated with effects such as euphoric, uplifted, happy and relaxed. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Problem Child an indica or a sativa?
Problem Child is classified as hybrid 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 Problem Child?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include NY Sour Apple, Dead Ass and New Yorker. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.