BLACK MAMBA (Vichada Black)

Eastern Colombian Heirloom (Vichada–Amazonas Region)

Flowering: 14–20 weeks (≈ 100–150 days)
Stretch: Extreme – up to 3.5×
Plant Size: Very tall tropical sativa
Yield: High (long-cycle)
Difficulty: Advanced – requires long, stable season
Aroma: Pine • Black Pepper • Earth Resin • Tropical Wood
THC / Cannabinoids: Moderate to High | THCV-rich tropical profile

Summary / Suitability

Vichada Black Reserve represents one of Colombia’s rarest long-flowering heirlooms — a dark, resinous tropical sativa from the Vichada and Amazonas departments near the Orinoco basin. First documented in the 1980s, this line is adapted to Colombia’s humid southeastern plains, where it evolved in equatorial conditions of intense sun, high rainfall, and continuous vegetative growth. True to the region’s “green lung of the world” reputation, it expresses deep vigor, complex chemistry, and unique black-green pigmentation caused by nitrogen and anthocyanin accumulation during its extended flowering cycle.

Genetic Background

This heirloom descends from pre-commercial Amazonian sativa populations influenced by both Andean and Amazon basin genetics. Oral accounts from cultivators in Casanare and Vichada describe early selections as “mambas” for their dark, coiled appearance and potent, creeping high. The cultivar’s slow, resin-heavy development and pepper-pine terpene profile reflect its adaptation to extremely long photoperiods and nutrient-rich soils.

Plant Characteristics

A towering plant with vigorous vertical growth and flexible, vine-like branching. Leaves are narrow, leathery, and dark green — often turning blackish-purple as the plant stores nitrogen through its long bloom. Buds are elongated, airy, and heavily trichome-coated, often with darkened calyx tips and thread-like pistils. The photos clearly show its authentic tropical morphology: open internodes, wild resin glands, and near-black foliage coloration under natural light.

Flower & Aroma Profile

Aroma opens with sharp pine and black pepper, layered with earthy wood and faint tropical musk. The cured flower develops a resinous, incense-like character reminiscent of aged temple hash and jungle spice. Flavor is smooth yet intense, finishing dry and peppery with notes of pine tar.

Growing Tips (Indoor & Outdoor)

Indoor: Best suited to experienced growers or long photoperiod control setups. Requires aggressive training and minimal feeding to prevent overgrowth.
Outdoor / Equatorial: Thrives in open tropical or subtropical climates with high humidity and consistent light cycles. Best performance in deep, organic soil with ample root space. Flowering continues over four to five months, requiring patience and precision at harvest.

Effects & Potency

Early harvests deliver a clear, euphoric and electrifying cerebral high — distinctly stimulating and long-lasting. Fully mature flowers shift toward a deep, narcotic body stone with hypnotic, almost meditative qualities. The dual-phase effect mirrors its tropical nature: light and expansive early, heavy and grounding late.

Appearance & Aroma / Flavor

Appearance: Long, dark-green to nearly black buds; narrow leaves; intense resin coverage.
Aroma: Pine, pepper, earthy resin.
Flavor: Herbal spice and tropical wood with a dry, peppery finish.

Cultural Significance

Vichada Black stands as a surviving relic of Colombia’s eastern frontier genetics — a region where the Amazon meets the Llanos. Once cultivated by isolated growers and indigenous farmers for ceremonial and medicinal use, this heirloom embodies the wild diversity of Colombia’s pre-commercial cannabis era. Its preservation represents an effort to maintain the unaltered, highland-to-lowland tropical sativa heritage that once defined the nation’s legacy of pure landraces.