This rare hybrid strain boasts a powerful lineage, and with the likes of Durban Poison and OG Kush in its ranks, you can be sure you’re in for a treat.
Triangle Mints is the ideal nighttime smoke for creative junkies, those with inflammatory conditions or insomnia, or anyone seeking relief from acute pain. This strain has a little something for everyone, and its unique flavors and aromas will keep you coming back for more.
In this post, we’re going to walk you through the ins and outs of Triangle Mints, so you can learn more about its effects, lineage, growing conditions, and more.
What Is Triangle Mints?
Triangle mints, sometimes called “Octagon Kush”, is a high THC, Sativa dominant strain. Triangle mints packs around 29-31% THC and is 70/30 Sativa to Indica.
This rare breed of bud was founded by Seed Junky Genetics, and to most users, it’s a rather mysterious strain. It’s not always easy to come by, but if you do manage to find some, you’ll benefit from its uplifting effects and stimulating effects.
Triangle Mints Lineage
Triangle Mints is a cross between two pretty powerful strains: Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. Let’s take a closer look at the profile and effects of these two strains below:
Triangle Kush
Triangle Kush, sometimes called “OG Triangle” and “Triangle OG” is an Indica-dominant cannabis strain founded in Florida. Triangle Kush is 85/15, and although its origins are a little mysterious, it’s thought to be a descendant of OG Kush.
Triangle Kush has an average THC level of 20%, and because it’s an Indica-dominant strain, it’s said to give its users a rush of energy and euphoria that’s usually felt physically in the head, and behind the eyes.
Although it offers an uplifting high, its physical sensations are the most dominant effect, which can feel heavy and sedative to most users. Triangle Kush boasts an earthy flavor with both orange and cinnamon undertones.
It promotes relaxation, boosts creativity, and sends its users into a deep state of physical relaxation. It’s best used to treat inflammatory conditions, chronic pain, migraines, muscle spasms, and more.
Animal Mints
Animal Mints is the other parent to Triangle Mints. Animal Mints is a perfectly balanced hybrid strain (50/50) that’s the direct descendant of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG.
This strain sports a unique flavor profile, and you can expect notes of menthol and mint, apple, and of course, those traditional earthy and herbal flavors.
With a potent THC content of around 32%, Animal Mints can produce some pretty impressive effects, but some users may find it a little too potent.
Like Triangle Kush and Triangle Mints, Animal Mints seeds are not readily available. The buds themselves can also be pretty hard to come by. When you smoke Animal Mints, you’ll feel the effects almost instantly.
Its high hits hard and fast, and you’ll go from feeling alert and functional to pretty sedated in just a few puffs. Animal Mints kicks off with a stimulating, cerebral high which, as it intensifies, takes you into a much deeper, sleepier state.
Its most commonly reported effects are feeling relaxed, hungry, tingly, and sleepy, and it can be used to treat acute pain, a lack of appetite, nausea, chronic stress, muscle spasms, and insomnia.Although Animal Mints is a 50/50 hybrid, it produces some pretty sedative effects.
For this reason, you should avoid using it in the daytime and stick to nighttime use. Because of its strong THC content, we’d only recommend it to those used to smoking potent, hard-hitting buds. Other strains in Triangle Mints genetic lineage include:
Animal Cookies
GSC
Fire OG
OG Kush
Durban Poison
Blue Power
Master Kush
Blue Moonshine
The White
Hindu Kush
Lemon Thai
Chemdawg
Effects Of Triangle Mints
Triangle Mints has a magnificent lineage, and it’s the direct descent of two of the most mysterious and potent strains out there.
Triangle Mints takes some of the most sought-after qualities and effects of these two strains and creates something both astoundingly unique, and distinctly familiar. Here are some of the most common effects of Triangle Mints:
Happiness and laughter
Relaxation
Arousal
Tingles in your muscles
Sedation
Increased appetite
Creativity
Like most strains, Triangle Mints can cause unwanted side effects in some users. Because of its high THC content, Triangle Mints tends to cause headaches, a rapid heart rate, and even insomnia, which is usually seen with long-term use.
Headaches are the most commonly reported side effect of Triangle Mints, and may even occur in users who typically have positive reactions to most strains. Because Triangle Mints produces some relaxing, sedative-like effects, it can be used to treat some of the following conditions:
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Mood Swings
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Arthritis
Insomnia (dependent on the user)
Nausea
Triangle Mints Makeup
Triangle Mints has an intriguing terpene profile that’s made up of Humulene, Pinene, and Limonene. These terpenes work synergistically to produce its powerful effects and create its minty (and spicy) aromas and flavors.
Triangle Mints has approximately 0.15% Pinene, 0.45% Humulene, and 0.4% Limonene, and contains just 0.5% CBG. According to its terpene lab data, other terpenes found in the strain include:
Beta-Caryophyllene: 0.456%
Linalool: 0.169%
Beta Myrcene: 0.049%
Triangle Mints: Appearance, Taste, And Smell
We know what effects you can expect from Triangle Mints, but what does it look, taste, and smell like? Well, when you first light up your Triangle Mints buds, you’ll notice its aroma instantly.
Triangle Mints boasts some distinctive aromas of mint, herbs, nuts, and even a touch of vanilla. Although its minty flavors are subtle on the inhale, they develop a slightly spicy overtone on the exhale, which gets more intense with each puff.
Some say these spicy overtones become sourer with time, so if you’re not a fan of intense or dominant flavors, you may not enjoy this strain. Like all other strains, those earthy tones are definitely present, too, and you’ll notice them more when you inhale, rather than exhale.
Not only does Triangle Mints taste and smell pretty great, but it has a beautiful appearance, too. Triangle Mints has dense, minty green nuggets coated with long amber hairs, a generous dusting of golden trichomes, and is often a lighter green than other buds.
Triangle Mints: Grow Information
This 50/50 hybrid variety can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors. The flowering period of this bud lasts between 8-10 weeks, and when grown indoors, they will require a flowering time of roughly 67 days.
When planted outdoors, Triangle Mints can yield between 10-15 ounces per 400g of plant. Indoors, you can expect to get somewhere between 0.5 and 1 ounces/ft2.
Triangle Mints has a photoperiod flowering type, which means it requires roughly 18+ hours of sunlight per day to experience vegetative growth.
However, vegetative growth does not include the buds, so Triangle Mints will need its light exposure reduced to around 12 hours per day to start flowering buds.
The Triangle Mints plant will produce medium-sized plants that boast slender, narrow leaves. Whether you’re growing indoors or outdoors, this strain will need a warm and humid environment to thrive, and if desired, it’s also available as clones.
Triangle Mints: Similar Strains
Triangle Mints is a pretty elusive strain and depending on where you are in the world, you may struggle to find it yourself.
If you’re struggling to source Triangle Mints but you want to experience the next best thing, we’ve put together a list of similar (and easily accessible) strains for you to try
Although these won’t have the exact same makeup as Triangle Mints, they do mimic some of its most sought-after effects:
Blue Dream
Banana
OG Kush
Gorilla Glue
Girl Scout Cookies
Durban Poison
Chocolate Diesel
Strawberry Glue
Fire OG
Animal Cookies
Remember: These strains are similar to Triangle Mints, but they may not produce identical effects.
Each cannabis strain has its own unique lineage, flavors, aromas, and effects – these strains will mimic some, but not all, of the features of Triangle Mints. If you experience any undesirable effects, stop consuming cannabis immediately.
Final Thoughts
If you’re seeking an exciting new strain to try, we can’t recommend Triangle Mints enough. There’s so much to love about this 50/50 strain, and in true hybrid fashion, it brings together some of the best effects of both Indica and Sativa buds.
If you’re looking for pain relief, a bud to increase your appetite, or you simply want something that can take the edge off after a long day, Triangle Mints won’t let you down. However, we wouldn’t recommend trying Triangle Mints if you’re an inexperienced smoker.
This strain has a pretty high THC content, and if you’re not used to smoking potent buds, you’ll be more likely to experience unwanted side effects like headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
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