New Strains Alert: 8 Ball Kush, Hells OG, Dream Star, Orange Diesel, and Smelliot

Bailey RahnPublished on April 25, 2014 · Last updated March 16, 2023

Our five newest varieties bring the Leafly Explorer to the cusp of 800 strains, and it’s times like these we realize that building this database is an endless endeavor. Indica enthusiasts will love 8 Ball Kush, a 100% indica strain descended from a native Afghani landrace strain. Hell’s OG (f.k.a. Hell’s Angel OG) is an indica-dominant hybrid rumored to originate in the gardens of the ol’ Red & Whites themselves. For our devoted sativa consumers, we added two uplifting hybrids: Dream Star and Orange Diesel. Smelliot is our new hybrid cross between Abusive OG and NYC Diesel, with a pungent aroma that immediately justifies this strain’s name.

If you’ve tried one of these, don’t hold out on us: leave a review sharing your experience so the rest of us can live vicariously through you.

1. 8 Ball Kush

Characteristics of 8 Ball Kush:

Pure indica strain
Descended from an Afghani landrace strain
Breeder: Barney’s Farm
Earthy and spicy aroma
More cerebrally stimulating than the average indica
Indoor flowering time of 50 to 60 days

2. Hell’s OG (f.k.a. Hell’s Angel OG)

Characteristics of Hell’s OG (f.k.a. Hell’s Angel OG):

Indica-dominant hybrid
Said to contain OG Kush and Blackberry genetics
Earthy, citrus, candy-like aroma
Lifts stress from the mind and pain from the body
May help relieve inflammation, insomnia, and PTSD
Indoor flowering time of 8 to 9 weeks

3. Dream Star

Characteristics of Dream Star:

Sativa-dominant hybrid
Cross between Blue Dream and Stardawg
Breeder: Oaksterdam Seed Co.
Sweet, sour, and fruity aroma
Begins in the head and evens out over time into a mellow full-body calm
May help relieve headaches, pain, depression, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s
Indoor flowering time of 9 weeks

4. Orange Diesel

Characteristics of Orange Diesel:

Sativa-dominant hybrid
Cross between Sour Diesel and Agent Orange
Sweet citrus and diesel aroma
Sharp sense of energy and focus
May help relieve ADD/ADHD, fatigue, and stress

5. Smelliot

Characteristics of Smelliot:

Hybrid strain
Cross between Abusive OG and NYC Diesel
Diesel, lemon, and pine aroma
Jarring cerebral onset that awakens creativity and happiness
May help relieve tension, mood disorders, depression, and stress
Indoor flowering time of 60 to 70 days

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Bailey Rahn

Bailey is a senior content manager at Leafly, specializing in strains and health. She's spent 7+ years researching cannabis products, spreading patients’ stories, and exploring healthy ways of integrating cannabis into daily life.

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