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Vortex
sativastrongidentity: medium
Vortex is a TGA/Subcool cross of Apollo 13 and Space Queen — a bright, sativa-leaning hybrid built around tropical citrus.
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The Story
“Lemon and tropical fruit over a light herbal base.”
The nose is zesty and sweet: lemon and tropical fruit over a light herbal base. The effect is energetic and clear — an uplifting, creative head with a focused edge, a daytime strain.
It's terpy and potent, and it lends its citrus lift to Cinex. For a clean, spun-citrus sativa, Vortex is a flavourful classic.
Genetics
Documented cross
Apollo 13 × Space Queen
Genetic Makeup
Indica —Sativa 100%
Categorical split derived from this strain's type — percentage being curated.
Bud structure
Presumed fluffy (from genetics)presumed
Density varies with the grower and conditions — treat this as a tendency, not a guarantee.
Effects & experience
Relax12
Sleep12
Euphoria100
Energy100
Focus100
Creative100
EnergeticUpliftedEuphoricCreativeFocused
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
CitrusSweetTropicalHerbal
Flavour
CitrusSweetTropicalHerbal
- — Spun-citrus sativa
- — A parent of Cinex
Texture & cure
Terpy / flavorfulHigh potencyFrosty
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is high. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vortex smell and taste like?
Vortex is typically described with aromas of citrus, sweet, tropical and herbal and flavours of citrus, sweet, tropical and herbal. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Vortex associated with?
Vortex is commonly associated with effects such as energetic, uplifted, euphoric and creative. Effects are subjective and depend on dose, setting and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Vortex an indica or a sativa?
Vortex is classified as sativa in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; the plant's full chemistry and how it was grown matter more.
What strains are similar to Vortex?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Apollo 13, Tangerine Twist and Terp Poison. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.