Sativa
Panama Red is a pure landrace sativa strain from Panama, one of the legendary strains that defined cannabis culture in the 1960s and 70s alongside Acapulco Gold and Colombian Gold, already documented in this database. It typically tests between 12% and 17% THC, known for an earthy, sweet-spicy flavor and a clear, energizing high. Its reputation was built well before modern high-THC breeding, reflecting an era when cannabis culture valued the character of the high itself over sheer potency numbers.
Based on user reviews rather than clinical evidence, Panama Red is commonly cited by users for boosting mood and energy. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and its relatively modest THC content by todays standards makes it approachable for a wide range of users.
Its flavor is shaped by caryophyllene and pinene, producing an earthy, spicy aroma typical of many Central American landrace sativas.
As a landrace strain, Panama Red has no cross-bred parent strains — it developed naturally in its native Panamanian growing regions over many generations, much like Colombian Gold and Thai, both already documented in this database as pure landrace genetics from their own native regions.
As a landrace sativa, it has a notably long flowering time and grows tall, reflecting its equatorial origins and making it more suited to experienced growers.
Users often report a clear, energizing cerebral high with a happy, sociable mood. The most commonly reported negative effects are dry mouth and dry eyes.
Energetic
Happy
Uplifted
Talkative
Panama Red has an earthy, sweet-spicy flavor.
Earthy
Sweet
Spicy/Herbal
Last reviewed: August 2026
