Mother Gorilla began as a mission to take a good strain and make it great. Royal Queen Seeds’ Royal Madre, a cross of Jack the Ripper and Reina Madre, was already a hard-hitting sativa with a cerebral edge. To push the potency higher, the breeders went back to Reina Madre and paired her with the famously sticky Gorilla Glue #4. The outcome is a 70% sativa / 30% indica photoperiod that carries the strengths of both families.
Reina Madre contributed a strong THC base, an exhilarating sativa character and a layered terpene profile of sweet, sour and spicy tones. Gorilla Glue #4 brought raw power and a pine, chocolate and diesel nose, along with a trophy shelf that, according to Royal Queen Seeds, includes wins at the High Times Cannabis Cup and the High Times World Cup.
Mother Gorilla turns that pedigree into practical numbers. Indoors she produces 16 to 19 oz/m² (455–540 g/m²) after a flowering phase of 60–65 days (about 8.5–9.5 weeks), which is a reasonable wait for such a sativa-heavy plant. The data sheet lists an indoor height of 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm), so she fits into modest tents with ease.
Outdoors she has more room to stretch, climbing to 5 to 6 feet (150–185 cm) and yielding 18 to 19 oz/plant (510–540 g/plant). In regions with long summers, harvest time arrives in early October.
Chocolate, Skunk, and a Smooth Sativa Lift
The flavor of Mother Gorilla is one of her most distinctive traits. The first impression is rich chocolate and damp earth, followed by herbal notes, a sour twist and a pungent skunk funk that fills the room when you break a bud apart. Underneath it all, hints of sweetness and spice tie the profile together.
Royal Queen Seeds points to caryophyllene as a major terpene, joined by limonene and myrcene. Together they shape a complex, dessert-meets-dank aroma that stands out in any jar collection.
The high has a classic sativa energy, but without the edgy, jittery side some sativas can bring. Mother Gorilla wakes up the mind and gets ideas flowing, with a motivating, creative tone in small doses that suits artistic projects or an active afternoon. Smoke a little more and she turns fully euphoric, with a calming undercurrent that keeps things smooth. She shines at small get-togethers, where she nudges everyone into a chatty, social mood, and is just as rewarding at home when you want inspiration or a reflective evening.
It feels like sinking into a leather armchair with a square of dark chocolate and a great playlist: indulgent, warm and quietly uplifting.
Growing Tips for Mother Gorilla
Mother Gorilla is a relaxed grower that does not demand a lot of fuss. Top her once in veg and spread the branches with LST to build a flat, productive canopy. Her sticky buds fatten up quickly in the back half of bloom, so keep humidity in check and maintain steady airflow. A good carbon filter is a smart investment too: that pungent skunk aroma is not shy.
Mother Gorilla Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized photoperiod |
| Genetics | Gorilla Glue #4 x Reina Madre |
| Indica/Sativa | 30% Indica / 70% Sativa |
| THC | Up to 23% |
| CBD | Low |
| Effect | Calming, euphoric, creative and social |
| Flavor | Chocolate, earthy, herbal, pungent, skunk, sour |
| Indoor yield | 16 to 19 oz/m² (455–540 g/m²) |
| Outdoor yield | 18 to 19 oz/plant (510–540 g/plant) |
| Flowering time | 60–65 days (about 8.5–9.5 weeks) |
| Outdoor harvest | Early October |
| Height | Indoors 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm); outdoors 5 to 6 feet (150–185 cm) |
| Climate | Long summers |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping and LST with good airflow |
FAQ
Is Mother Gorilla the same as Royal Madre?
Not quite. Mother Gorilla is the new and improved successor to Royal Madre. Instead of Jack the Ripper, Royal Queen Seeds paired Reina Madre with Gorilla Glue #4 to raise the potency.
How much THC does Mother Gorilla produce?
Royal Queen Seeds rates Mother Gorilla at up to 23% THC, with low CBD.
What does Mother Gorilla taste like?
Her profile is built on chocolate and earth, with herbal, sour and skunky notes plus a touch of sweetness and spice. Caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene are the leading terpenes.
What kind of high does Mother Gorilla give?
Expect a stimulating, creative sativa lift that stays smooth rather than edgy. Larger amounts turn it fully euphoric, with a calming finish.
How long does Mother Gorilla flower?
Flowering takes 60 to 65 days, about 8.5 to 9.5 weeks. Outdoors, she is ready in early October.
What yield can I expect from Mother Gorilla?
Indoors, 16 to 19 oz/m² (455 to 540 g/m²). Outdoors, 18 to 19 oz/plant (510 to 540 g/plant) in a climate with long summers.
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