Citronella Sunrize Auto by Mavericks Genetics

Citronella Sunrize Auto brings a burst of tropical fruit and citrus to a quick autoflowering plant. Mavericks Genetics crossed Citronella Sunrize with Pineapple, then built in a small Ruderalis share for automatic flowering. The outcome is a frosty, snow-white autoflower with a sweet tropical nose and up to 25% THC, a cultivar the breeder says has won over plenty of Californian growers.

Visually, the buds look almost dusted in snow. Thick white trichomes sit over bright green calyxes, and the colas stay dense and heavy with resin through the late weeks. Total terpenes come in around 2.2%, so the room fills with fruit long before harvest.

There is no need to change the light schedule: Citronella Sunrize Auto blooms on its own under 18/6 or 20/4. Mavericks lists 6–7 weeks of flowering and a full cycle of about 60–90 days from sprouting, with yields up to 450 g/m² (1.47 oz/ft²) indoors and around 250 g/plant (8.8 oz/plant) outdoors.

Citronella Sunrize Auto Lineage

Citronella Sunrize contributes the bright, sweet citrus side and the snowy trichome cover. Pineapple adds juicy tropical notes and more fruit depth. Mavericks then folded in Ruderalis, roughly 5% of the makeup, so the plant flowers by age instead of day length.

The breeder lists the plant at 65% Indica, 30% Sativa and 5% Ruderalis. That balance gives a manageable, compact frame with enough Sativa influence to keep the structure open and the effect from turning too heavy.

Aroma, Flavor and Effect

The aroma is sweet and tropical, with ripe fruit leading and a fresh citrus twist cutting through. Think pineapple and mixed tropical juice with a squeeze of lemon on top. At roughly 2.2% total terpenes the scent is assertive, especially once buds are broken up.

On the palate the smoke is smooth and fruity, with a bright, clean finish from the citrus side. The flavor holds up well after slow curing.

With 20–25% THC and an Indica-leaning makeup, the effect tends to start bright and settle into a relaxed body feel. The Sativa share keeps it social enough for an afternoon session, while the potency calls for a careful first dose.

Growing Citronella Sunrize Auto Indoors and Outdoors

Indoors, start seeds directly in their final pots to avoid transplant setbacks. Keep the lights on 18/6 or 20/4 for the whole run, feed lightly in the first weeks and build up as flowers form. Gentle LST around week two or three spreads the canopy and helps light reach the lower sites. Good airflow matters, since frosty, dense colas hold moisture.

Outdoors, Citronella Sunrize Auto fits neatly into a warm-season window, and in long summers growers can run more than one crop. Mavericks lists around 250 g/plant (8.8 oz/plant) outdoors in full sun. Use a light, well-draining mix and a container large enough to support the root mass from day one.

Harvest when trichomes turn mostly cloudy. Dry slowly in a cool, dark room to keep the tropical terpenes intact.

Citronella Sunrize Auto Characteristics

Strain type	Autoflowering feminized
Genetics	Citronella Sunrize x Pineapple
Indica/Sativa	65% Indica / 30% Sativa / 5% Ruderalis
THC	20–25%
Effect	Uplifting start, relaxed body finish
Aroma/Flavor	Sweet tropical fruit, citrus
Indoor yield	Up to 450 g/m² (1.47 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	Around 250 g/plant (8.8 oz/plant)
Flowering time / Seed to harvest	6–7 weeks of bloom; about 60–90 days from sprouting
Cola color	White with green tones
Terpenes (total %)	2.2%
Feminization rate	99%
Best cultivation technique	Gentle LST, final pot from day one, 18/6 or 20/4 light

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