About King Louis
King Louis (also known as King Louis XIII or Louis XIII OG) is a legendary, clone-only indica-dominant hybrid phenotype of OG Kush originating in Southern California. In 2025, King Louis was the only newcomer to enter California's Top 10 best-selling flower list, generating over $10.6M in retail sales. The buds are exceptionally dense, lime-green, and coated in a sparkling layer of resin. The aroma is famously loud, smelling of fresh pine needles, sour lemon-lime, and a heavy gasoline fuel backend. King Louis provides an intense, fast-acting physical melt and a spacey, stress-relieving mental euphoria, making it a legendary choice for chronic pain, stress, and insomnia relief.
Flavor Profile
History
King Louis originally circulated in Los Angeles medical dispensaries in the late 2000s, prized for its extreme pine-fuel potency. The strain maintained a legacy following before experiencing a massive commercial resurgence in 2025 in California's legal market, proving that classic OG Kush genetics still dominate consumer demand.
Notable breeders: Southern California legacy growers
Genetic Background
OG Kush (Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
King Louis is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
King Louis is dominated by Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from King Louis:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is King Louis indica or sativa?
King Louis is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of King Louis?
King Louis has a genetic lineage of OG Kush Phenotype. OG Kush (Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai)
What is the lineage of King Louis?
King Louis descends from OG Kush Phenotype. OG Kush (Chemdawg x Hindu Kush x Lemon Thai)
What is the THC content of King Louis?
King Louis typically tests at 24-28% THC with Low (<0.5%) CBD.
What does King Louis smell and taste like?
King Louis has a Fresh pine, sour lemon, kerosene fuel, earthy wood, skunky musk aroma profile, with flavors described as Spicy pine, sour citrus, gasoline, earthy kush, chemical finish.
What are the effects of King Louis?
Users report Heavy couchlock, sedating, muscle-relaxing, spacey, stress-relieving. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
What are the phenotypes of King Louis?
King Louis is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including King Louis XIII, Louis XIII OG, King Louis. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of King Louis?
King Louis originally circulated in Los Angeles medical dispensaries in the late 2000s, prized for its extreme pine-fuel potency. The strain maintained a legacy following before experiencing a massive commercial resurgence in 2025 in California's legal market, proving that classic OG Kush genetics still dominate consumer demand.
How long does King Louis take to flower?
King Louis has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of King Louis?
King Louis produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-9 weeks.
Medical Applications
King Louis is commonly associated with: