- Santa Maria is a hybrid Hybrid (Sativa-dominant) strain originating from Brazil (Amazon), dating back to 1996.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 16-20%.
- Its lineage runs through Brazilian Sativa x Secret Indica, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 2 documented strains descend from Santa Maria, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a historic, sativa-dominant hybrid originating from the Brazilian Amazon. Originally used in spiritual ceremonies by the Santo Daime church, the clone was brought to the Netherlands in the mid-1990s. The cross of this pure Amazonian sativa with a stabilizing indica yields compact, highly resinous flowers. The aroma is highly distinct, featuring sweet tropical fruits, vanilla, and floral spice with a smooth, earthy undertone. Santa Maria is famous for its happy, clear-headed, and aphrodisiac-like high. It has a monumental place in breeding history: the legendary breeder Joint Doctor crossed Santa Maria with Mexican Ruderalis to create 'Lowryder', the world's first commercial autoflowering strain.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Santa Maria was smuggled from Brazil to the Netherlands in the 1990s and circulated under the name 'Planck' among Dutch growshops. It quickly became a premium coffeeshop offering, celebrated for its unique aroma.
Its greatest legacy, however, is its role in creating the autoflowering commercial category through Lowryder, which revolutionized modern home cultivation.
This strain is a staple of Amsterdam coffee shop menus. Check current availability and prices on DAM Live →
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Live Amsterdam Pricing
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Santa Maria in Amsterdam
Santa Maria is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Santa Maria
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Santa Maria
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Santa Maria with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Santa Maria selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Santa Maria variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
Brazilian Amazonian Sativa clone x Undisclosed Indica stabilizer
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Santa Maria is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Santa Maria is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Santa Maria:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria typically tests at 16-20% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As a sativa-leaning strain, the THC delivers an uplifting cerebral experience.
Is Santa Maria a sativa or indica?
Santa Maria is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (Sativa-dominant)). Bred from Brazilian Sativa x Secret Indica, its effects lean toward an uplifting, cerebral sativa experience. Users report: Happy, euphoric, clear-headed, uplifting, sensuous, mildly relaxing.
Santa Maria strain review — what to expect
Santa Maria is known for Happy, euphoric, clear-headed, uplifting, sensuous, mildly relaxing. Brazilian Sativa x Undisclosed Indica. An iconic, historic Brazilian Sativa-dominant hybrid that became a legend in the Dutch coffeeshop scene and was used to breed the first autoflowering strains. The aroma profile features sweet tropical fruit, vanilla pod, floral incense, damp earth. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
What are the phenotypes of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Santa Maria clone, Planck cut. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Santa Maria crossed from?
Santa Maria was bred from Brazilian Sativa x Secret Indica. Detailed ancestry: Brazilian Amazonian Sativa clone x Undisclosed Indica stabilizer. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Santa Maria available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Santa Maria is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Santa Maria yield and how long does it flower?
Santa Maria has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces moderate to high yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Santa Maria and where does it come from?
Santa Maria is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from Brazil (Amazon). It belongs to the 1990s era of cannabis genetics. Brazilian Sativa x Undisclosed Indica. An iconic, historic Brazilian Sativa-dominant hybrid that became a legend in the Dutch coffeeshop scene and was used to breed the first autoflowering strains.
What is the genetic background of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has the following ancestry: Brazilian Amazonian Sativa clone x Undisclosed Indica stabilizer.
Is Santa Maria indica or sativa?
Santa Maria is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Santa Maria smell and taste like?
Santa Maria has a Sweet tropical fruit, vanilla pod, floral incense, damp earth aroma, with flavors described as Sweet tropical melon, vanilla cream, spicy incense, smooth earth finish. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
Medical Applications
Santa Maria is commonly associated with: