PUNTO ROJO

Punto Rojo Reserve (Sierra Nevada Colombian Reserve – 1972)

🌸 Flowering: 75 – 95 days (≈ 11 – 14 weeks)
📏 Stretch: High
🌿 Plant Size: Tall, tropical sativa with strong lateral branching
⚖️ Yield: High in outdoor and equatorial conditions
🧬 Genetics: 100% Colombian Sativa, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (1972 Heirloom)
💪 Difficulty: Advanced – requires selection and long flowering season
🔥 Aroma: Earthy spice • Herbal citrus • Tropical floral resin
🧪 THC / Cannabinoids: 17 – 22 % THC (variable across phenotypes)

Summary / Suitability

Punto Rojo Reserve is one of Colombia’s most renowned heirloom sativas—an authentic 1970s selection from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, grown traditionally across Guajira, Minca, and Magdalena. This rare line represents a direct link to the golden age of Colombian cannabis. Known for its red pistils, tropical energy, and vibrant aroma, Punto Rojo is a symbol of South American cannabis heritage, valued for both preservation and performance in warm outdoor environments.

Genetic Background

Evolved through natural inbreeding and environmental selection in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Punto Rojo adapted to high UV exposure, humidity, and mineral-rich soils. Over decades, farmers preserved its finest expressions for aroma, effect, and resilience. The name “Punto Rojo” (“Red Point”) reflects its signature reddish pistils and warm, resinous character. Despite its wild background and variable phenotypes, refined selection can produce stable, vigorous plants with extraordinary terpene richness.

Plant Characteristics

A true tropical sativa, Punto Rojo develops tall, open-structured plants with narrow, finely serrated leaves and long, slender branches. Buds form elongated clusters along stems, maturing into red-tinged colas with heavy trichome coverage. This cultivar expresses genetic diversity, some plants show red and fuchsia pistils, others gold or green hues depending on altitude and sun intensity. The structure allows excellent airflow and mold resistance in humid zones.

Flower & Aroma Profile

Flowers display a unique adaptation to tropical stress, forming resin heads with distinctive shapes that help repel pests and tolerate extreme sunlight. The aroma is complex and layered—earthy, spicy, and floral, with undertones of tropical herbs, citrus peel, and sandalwood. Cured flowers release an incense-like sweetness with a hint of pepper and fruit. The taste mirrors this profile, producing a rich and lingering finish.

Growing Tips (Indoor & Outdoor)

Indoor: We do not recommend growing this cultivar indoor due to it's height. Requires height management and patience. Use LST or SCROG to control vertical growth and maximize light penetration. Maintain steady warmth (22–28 °C), moderate feeding, and excellent airflow to prevent stress.
Outdoor / Tropical: Performs best under full equatorial sunlight with deep, aerated soil. Tolerant to heat and humidity but sensitive to overwatering. Expect long flowering windows, often with staggered ripening across bud sites. Selection from field-grown seed populations helps preserve vigor and reduce hermaphroditic tendencies.

Effects & Potency

Punto Rojo delivers a clear, euphoric, and creative high that captures the essence of classic Colombian sativas. The effect builds slowly, leading to a stimulating, psychedelic headspace that promotes activity, focus, and inspiration. As it matures, secondary compounds deepen the experience with mild body warmth and heightened sensory awareness—making it both energetic and introspective.

Appearance & Aroma / Flavor

Appearance: Long, narrow buds with red-to-fuchsia pistils and fine crystal coverage.
Aroma: Earthy spice, floral resin, and tropical citrus.
Flavor: Sweet herbal incense and peppered fruit.

Cultural Significance

A crown jewel of Colombian cannabis, Punto Rojo stands among the world’s most exotic landraces. Revered for its vivid colors, soaring effects, and unmatched terroir expression, it continues to inspire breeders and preservationists seeking authentic tropical sativa traits. In its finest form, Punto Rojo embodies the wild elegance of Sierra Nevada genetics—a living link to Colombia’s cannabis legacy.