Belladonna is a classic sativa-dominant strain that has remained a favorite among growers for over 15 years. A multi-award-winning variety, it combines fast flowering with the energetic and uplifting effects characteristic of a true sativa. Known for its adaptability, Belladonna thrives in various environments and delivers high yields with minimal maintenance. Flowering in approximately 8–9 weeks indoors or finishing by mid-October outdoors, it produces dense, trichome-rich buds with an estimated yield of 450 g per m² indoors and 800 g per plant outdoors.
Lineage
Belladonna is a cross between White Widow x Belladonna (sel.). This combination enhances the resin production and potency of White Widow while preserving the cerebral stimulation and high-energy effects of Belladonna’s original sativa genetics. The result is a well-balanced hybrid that delivers long-lasting effects and outstanding cultivation performance.
Aromas, Flavour and Effect
Belladonna is a visually striking plant with resin-coated buds and a thick trichome layer. The aroma is fruity and sweet, with a distinctive sugary note that becomes more pronounced once the buds are dried. This complex terpene profile contributes to a flavorful and enjoyable smoking experience.
The effects of Belladonna are initially uplifting and euphoric, delivering an energetic sativa high that enhances creativity and mental clarity. As time progresses, the indica influence becomes more apparent, bringing a sense of relaxation without full sedation. This strain is particularly favored for creative activities and introspection but is not recommended for individuals prone to anxiety.
While Belladonna is not primarily sought after for medical use, some users may find its uplifting effects beneficial for mood enhancement and overall well-being.
Cultivation
Indoors, Belladonna is a low-maintenance strain with a flowering time of approximately 9 weeks. Its compact structure and reduced foliage provide natural resistance to mold and fungi, making it an excellent choice for growers of all experience levels. It is particularly well-suited for Sea of Green (SOG) setups, where it produces numerous dense, resinous buds.
Indoor Yield: 450 g per m²
Outdoors, Belladonna thrives in both northern and southern regions. In warm climates, it grows vigorously, reaching its full potential under the sun. Originally popularized during the 1990s outdoor growing boom in Spain, this strain remains a favorite for cultivators in Mediterranean climates. Thanks to its mold-resistant properties, Belladonna is also well-suited for temperate regions with unpredictable autumn weather. The buds, while not the largest, are dense, numerous, and feature vibrant orange pistils.
Outdoor Yield: 800 g per plant
Grow Report
Below is a detailed grow report of this strain tested by Expert grower, Mr. Power Planter.
Germination and Vegetative Stage
Five original Belladonna seeds germinated very homogeneously and without fail. An Osram Planta-T (600 Watts) served as a light source that, in addition to the ten Belladonnas, also illuminated ten plants of another variety. Ten days after germination, Mr. Power Planter transplanted the young seedlings to six litre pots filled with a good soil mix from the local growshop.
The Belladonnas turned out to be indica dominant in terms of growth, the plants were very short and compact. However, they exhibited stronger side branching than a typical indica, and also the leaves were much narrower than for example those classic wide Afghani leaves. The plants were growing with quite a good uniformity, there were no big differences in height and width.
Flowering Stage
Four weeks after germination, Mr. Power Planter induced flowering (by switching from 18 to 12 hours of light). The female Belladonnas, exempt from one slightly taller lady (75 cm), had reached an almost identical height of only 60-65 cm when harvest time came after 55 to 60 days – which was exactly the time period stated in the Paradise catalogue.
So the five Belladonnas combined a moderate flowering time with a short height, bushy growth, and, best of it all, excellent buds. They were tight, broad and very resinous, also having a favourable calyx-to-leaf ratio, with lots of small, closely packed calyxes and orange hairs.
Smell and Smoke Report
Their smell was sweet`n fruity, a pleasure to the nose. The plants yielded an average of 25 grams, well satisfying for such small plants grown from seed. Both trippy sativa and stony indica effects were perceived when smoking the dried buds. So the high was complex and strong, lasting for a long time. The Belladonna flowers had a sweet full-bodied flavour that was very tasty, although having lost that fruity note after the drying process.
Belladonna is a rewarding strain that gave a good performance in Mr. Power Planter`s test grow. Apart from its look and nature, also the price of Belladonna is very nice. Truly an attractive lady in any respect…
Cultivation data
| Genetics | Belladonna (40% indica / 60% sativa) |
| Vegetative stage | 28 days |
| Flowering stage | 55-60 days |
| Medium | Plagron Standard Mix soil |
| pH | 6.2-6.8 |
| EC | up to 2.0 mS |
| Light | 600 W HPS Osram Planta-T |
| Temperature | Night 18 °C Day: 24-28 °C |
| Air humidity | Max. 60 % in the flowering stage |
| Watering | By hand |
| Fertilization | Veg: House & Garden A + B Flower: House & Garden A + B, PK 13+14 in week 6 |
| Additives/stimulants | “Exelent Explosief” Bloom-Stimulator |
| Height | 60/60/65/65/75 cm |
| Yield | 21/23/23/25/32 grams |
Joachim Baumann (Verified) –
Das gleiche wie bei durch Dragon !!
Lee W. (Verified) –
Lovely my favourite
Sebastian Ueberschär (Verified) –
Die Ware kam sehr gut an. Ich bin gespannt auf die Pflanzen. Danke sehr.
slickwilly –
an indica pattern with an exquisite taste and sativa high!!
I love it and grown early, can yeild up to 3 pounds of primo buds. big up Paradise
Hell N –
It’s my favorite!!!!!
Rodia –
Hi. I my quest to reaching every aspects of cannabis learning experiences , i ad the chance to work a few crop of Belladonna.
Beside an extremely surprizing potent high and a perfect plant for s.o.g. the Belladonna is an easy to grow, beautifull skunk weed.
Mithrandir420 –
I have the same problem as phily… it’s always out of stock! This is a fantastic strain. I don’t know why Paradise doesn’t produce more seeds. I hope they didn’t lose their genetic stock!
Come on Paradise! Make more Belladonna! The Southern California medical users would benefit greatly from Belladonna.
I found that my 10 seeds all germinated without issue and at the same rate. Growth was uniform, preflowers were easily visible when they showed. Cloned easily using Olivia’s gel and rockwool. Plants are short with little stretching during flowering. I ran them in a SOG under 1000w per 3×3 ebb and flow table. Hydroton in 6″ pots, 4 per square ft. yield appx 1 oz per plant.
Even with little to no cure they smelled and tasted fantastic. A proper cure only makes this better and better. Smoke is smooth, very smooth. High is uplifting, then settles down into a nice relaxed and mellow, but not couch locked state.
phily –
the only problem i seem to have with this strain is that its sold out.
this is a very beautiful plant. quick, vigorous, resin coated, smells great, and awesome high.
highly recomended
great yield too. give her good light and get a good yield. avg 1 oz per plant if vegged for 1 month and flowerd 9 weeks under low light setting while grown in dirt.
clones well and clones seem to be more vigorous than the moms
stays fairly short, gets really bushy, so indica growth patterns but high is most sativa.
DAMIEN –
THE BEST