Colombia Punto Rojo
Colombia Punto Rojo
Also known as: Punto Rojo, Colombian Red Point, Colombian Red, Tierra Adentro
Overview
Colombia Punto Rojo, literally translated as "Red Point" from Spanish, is a pure Colombian landrace sativa that originates from the coastal and central highland regions of Colombia, particularly from areas like Tierra Adentro in Huila province. The strain was historically grown on terraced slopes between 800 and 1,800 meters above sea level in departments like Tolima, Huila, and Cauca, where it adapted to average daytime temperatures of 22-28°C and long wet seasons. Punto Rojo became famous in the 1960s and 1970s during the transnational cannabis trade, when Colombian reds, golds, and browns were fixtures among American counterculture enthusiasts.
The strain's most distinctive characteristic is the phenomenon of "red points" or "red dots" that appear on the flower pistils as they mature, with some specimens developing intense red or orange hues that make the strain visually unique among sativas. The buds are dense yet airy, displaying a harmonious mix of bright green tones intertwined with deep red hues, adorned with vibrant ruby-colored pistils that give the strain its signature name. As a landrace sativa, Punto Rojo shows high heterozygosity resulting in phenotypic variety, with different plants expressing subtle differences in leaf morphology, internodal spacing, and terpene balance. Despite hybridization pressures over decades, collectors and Colombian families have maintained authentic seedlines through open pollination and careful selection.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with chronic fatigue
- Often used for stress relief
- Reported to help with headaches
- May assist with appetite stimulation
- Users report benefits for creative blocks
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
- Racing Thoughts
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Dry Eyes
- Dry Mouth
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible paranoia at high doses
- May cause anxiety in sensitive users
- Racing thoughts
- Potential palpitations
- Sleep disruption if used late
Growing Information
Flowering time ranges from 12-16 weeks indoors to late fall/early winter outdoors in frost-free zones. Plants exhibit 2-3x stretch during the first 3-4 weeks of bloom, reaching 1.5-2.5m indoors with training or 3-4.5m outdoors with full-season growth. The strain adapts best to tropical or subtropical climates but can also be grown by the coast or in greenhouses, preferring warm and humid temperatures similar to its native Colombian environment. Indoor cultivation requires considerable knowledge and experience to manage the tall plants and prevent mold, with greenhouse growing often being preferable to standard grow rooms due to height requirements. Expected yield is approximately 500 grams per plant in optimal outdoor conditions. Some intersex tendencies may appear due to the unruly nature of this landrace genetics, requiring careful monitoring during cultivation. Intensive curing is required to reduce the strain's hay-like harshness at harvest.