Face Melt OG
Face Melt OG
Also known as: Face Melter, Facemelt OG, Face Melter OG
Overview
Face Melt OG is a potent indica-leaning hybrid strain bred by Dark Horse Genetics, originating in the mid-2010s as a response to demand for high-potency, flavorful cultivars. The strain is bred from a cross of Grimace OG and Doc's OG, though some sources indicate confusion with related genetics involving Face Off OG and Rare Dankness #1. This strain quickly built a reputation among cannabis connoisseurs for its distinctive profile and exceptional trichome production. Face Melt OG is characterized by its dense, frost-covered buds with small rounded olive green nugs featuring dark amber hairs and chunky golden amber crystal trichomes. The strain develops serious trichome action, making it particularly attractive to extract artists and rosin producers. Its name derives from its intensely potent effects that users describe as making their "face melt" - not literally, but symbolically as the ego disappears and allows the mind to wander into imaginative states. The strain's complex terpene profile delivers a classic sour citrusy pine flavor with spicy earthy aromatics, combining gas-spice backbone notes typical of OG genetics with modern intensity and extraction-friendly resin production.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic stress
- May help with chronic pain
- Often used for insomnia and sleep disorders
- Users report relief from depression and mood swings
- May help with nausea and appetite loss
- Often used for chronic fatigue
- Users report relief from anxiety symptoms
- May help with muscle spasms and inflammation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Face Melt OG is considered an advanced strain requiring experienced cultivation skills. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors with a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks (70 days). Indoor yields typically reach 450 grams per square meter under optimal conditions, while outdoor plants can produce moderate to high yields when harvested in early to mid-October. The strain prefers warm, sunny conditions with temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C) during the day and slightly cooler at night. Humidity should be maintained around 50-60% during vegetative growth and reduced to 40-50% during flowering. Plants may require support during flowering due to heavy, resin-laden buds. The strain exhibits hybrid architecture with medium to strong stretch during the flowering transition and benefits from training techniques like LST. Growers report that strategic pruning and training can increase yields by up to 30%. The strain is known for its strong odor requiring proper ventilation and odor control systems.