Red Congolese

This cannabis flower carries the name of Red Congolese, a sativa that Leafly roots in Mexican and African landraces.

Congolese, Mexican and Afghani roots

Leafly notes that some people call the strain an African sativa landrace, while the version made popular in California blends in Mexican and Afghani roots and looks more like an indica; our guide to what indica and sativa labels mean covers those terms. AllBud calls Red Congolese a 100% pure sativa, bred from a female Congolese crossed with Mexican Sativa and Afghani.

Pale mint-green buds with red hairs

AllBud describes fluffy, airy buds in pale mint green with orange-red undertones, slim bright-orange hairs and a coat of fine crystals, and calls the resin sticky and sweet. One Leafly reviewer found fluffy flower with a frosty glaze and vivid red hairs, along with a strong jar aroma that faded once vaped.

By AllBud’s account the smell is fruity and cheesy, with earthy and nutty among its aroma tags, and the taste is spicy berry, tagged citrus, grapefruit, herbal, spicy and sweet.

Focus and energy in the reports

Leafly reviewers report feeling focused, energetic and creative more often than anything else, and Leafly rates the strain’s effects as mostly energizing. Leafly’s description says the sativa genetics lead, bringing a weightless, euphoric feel with focus and mental clarity. AllBud describes elation and awareness with alertness and sharper focus, a light tingly body high, heightened senses and lively energy. The strain averages 4.6 from 243 ratings on Leafly, and 4.5 from 20 votes and 11 reviews on AllBud.

Two THC figures for the strain

Leafly’s strain page puts THC around 23%, with 0% CBD, and rates its potency as higher than average; AllBud gives an average of 18% to 20%. Each of those numbers tops the 10% THC limit that Health Canada‘s starter advice pairs with starting at 1 or 2 puffs. Inhaled cannabis, the agency adds, is felt within seconds or minutes, yet its effects may need half an hour to reach full strength.