Indica80% Indica / 20% Sativa18-25% THC

Indigo

Breeder: Lovin' in Her Eyes

A proprietary clone-only indica of unknown heritage, acquired from a Craigslist listing in Colorado's early medical cannabis era. Despite the breeder stating openly that she is 'not sure what the plant truly is,' Indigo has become the genetic backbone of the Lovin' in Her Eyes catalog — the foundation for Spanish Moon, Banana Ice Pop, Paralytic Purps, Moonage Daydream, Mississippi Hippie, and Winterberry, among others. The clone reliably transmits deep purple-to-plum pigmentation, berry-forward terpene complexity, and heavy resin production to its offspring. Indigo is a mysterious, proprietary clone of completely unknown genetics maintained by the boutique Colorado breeder Lovin' in Her Eyes for over a decade. Originally acquired from Craigslist during the breeder's early growing years, this enigmatic cultivar has become the genetic backbone of the Lovin' in Her Eyes breeding program, appearing as a parent in at least seven named varieties including Spanish Moon, Moonage Daydream, Mississippi Hippie, Paralytic Purps, Winterberry, Banana Ice Pop, and Funkberry Kush. The breeder has acknowledged she does not know what the plant truly is, lending it an air of genetic mystery unusual in an era of meticulously documented lineages. Despite its anonymous origins, Indigo consistently passes recognizable traits — compact structure, fast flowering, dark fruit and earth terpenes, and purple coloring potential — making it one of the most consequential unnamed clones in modern craft cannabis breeding.

Lineage

Unknown (proprietary clone)

THC Range

18-25%

Flower Time

56-60 days

Difficulty

Easy-Intermediate

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Unknown (proprietary clone)

Unknown. The breeder has stated: 'A long held onto clone that I call Indigo (I'm not sure what the plant truly is).' The clone was acquired from a Craigslist listing in Colorado during the early years of the breeder's career. One unverified third-party source suggests Afghan x African landrace heritage, but this conflicts with the breeder's stated uncertainty. The deep purple coloration, indica-dominant structure, and dense trichome coverage are consistent with Afghan/Kush-type genetics but this remains speculative.

Lineage Dispute

Indigo's genetics are completely unknown. The breeder (Lovin' in Her Eyes) acquired the clone from a Craigslist listing in Colorado's early medical cannabis era and has stated openly: 'I'm not sure what the plant truly is.' SeedFinder.eu catalogues it as 'Unknown Strain [Indigo].' One unverified third-party source suggests Afghan x African landrace heritage, but the breeder has never confirmed this. The deep purple coloration and indica-dominant structure are consistent with Afghan/Kush-type genetics but this remains speculative.

Terpene Profile

DOMINANT

Myrcene — Inferred from offspring analysis; contributes berry, earthy base notes — appears as a dominant terpene across multiple Indigo crosses including Banana Ice Pop and Moonage Daydream

SECONDARY

Caryophyllene — Inferred from offspring; provides spicy depth — appears as a dominant terpene in Moonage Daydream and Mississippi Hippie crosses

SECONDARY

Linalool — Inferred from offspring and Growlet description of floral, herbal tea-like scent; contributes floral, calming character

SECONDARY

Limonene — Inferred from offspring; appears as a dominant terpene in Banana Ice Pop and Moonage Daydream

Aroma: Direct terpene data for the clone itself is not publicly available. Based on consistent signatures across offspring: strong berry-forward character — blueberry, musky cherry, sour grape, red wine, plum, and raspberry depending on the cross partner. Sweet, candy-like undertones and earthy/dessert depth. One source describes a floral scent with similarity to a fresh herbal tea. The Growlet description notes sweet and spicy aromatics with a herbal quality.

Flavor: No direct flavor data available for the Indigo clone itself. Offspring consistently express berry-forward, sweet, and earthy flavor profiles with various expressions depending on cross partners — blueberry banana bread (Banana Ice Pop), musky cherry (Paralytic Purps), sour berry and grape with red wine notes (Moonage Daydream), savory chocolate (Mississippi Hippie), and sugar cookie with plum (Winterberry).

Effects & Experience

Onset: Inferred from offspring: likely a calming, body-forward onset consistent with indica-dominant heritage.

Offspring consistently produce deep physical relaxation, body-dominant highs, calming and sedative properties, and mood elevation. The indica heritage suggests a grounding, relaxing experience with potential euphoric uplift. Offspring THC ranges from 18-35%, suggesting Indigo contributes meaningfully to cannabinoid production.

Duration: Moderate to long-lasting based on offspring profiles.

Commonly Reported Uses

RelaxationPain reliefInsomniaStressMood elevation

Grower's Notes

Flower

56-60 days

Indoor Yield

Moderate (estimated 400-500 g/m²)

Outdoor Yield

Unknown

Difficulty

Easy-Intermediate

Height / Stretch

Medium-Short (compact)

Environment

Indoor preferred

Indigo is a proprietary clone of unknown origin maintained by Colorado breeder Lovin' in Her Eyes for over a decade. Because the breeder herself has stated she does not know what the plant truly is, cultivation knowledge derives almost entirely from observing the clone's behavior in the garden and the consistent traits it passes to offspring across at least seven named crosses.

Growth Structure and Training

The Indigo clone trends compact with bushy, indica-dominant architecture, tight internodal spacing, and a sturdy frame that resists toppling under bud weight without external support. The breeder noted that crossing Indigo into Pure Michigan F2 "helped it stretch," implying the uncut parent grows short and dense without additional hybrid vigor. Across its progeny the consistent descriptor is medium to medium-short height, with a restrained 1.3 to 1.6x stretch after the flip to 12/12 — well below the 1.7 to 2.2x range seen in stretchier offspring like Mississippi Hippie. The compact structure responds well to SOG configurations, and while aggressive training is unnecessary, topping and light LST will optimize canopy uniformity for indoor gardens.

Flowering Time and Harvest

Indigo is a decisively fast finisher, and this trait is its primary value in a breeding program. Its crosses consistently complete in the 50 to 63 day window — Banana Ice Pop at 50 to 60 days, Spanish Moon at 55 to 60, Moonage Daydream at 56 to 63, and Winterberry at 56 — suggesting the clone itself completes flower in 56 to 60 days under standard 12/12 lighting. This rapid turnover makes it particularly attractive for growers running perpetual cycles or seeking maximum harvests per year.

Environment and Climate

Cultivation difficulty is best characterized as forgiving — offspring Moonage Daydream is described as easy to cultivate by retailers, and Winterberry is noted as resilient and fairly adaptable. The Indigo parent likely thrives in standard indoor conditions at 75 to 80°F days and 65 to 70°F nights, dropping to 60 to 65°F in late flower to encourage anthocyanin expression and preserve terpene volatiles. Maintain 45 to 55 percent relative humidity during bloom for optimal resin development and mold prevention. The compact structure performs well in controlled indoor environments with standard ventilation.

Yield

Direct yield data for the Indigo clone is undocumented, but offspring produce at commercial levels — Winterberry at approximately 550 g/m² and Moonage Daydream rated as high yield by retailers. The clone's compact structure may limit per-plant output compared to its stretchier crosses, but bud density and resin production appear to compensate. The breeder's sustained multi-year investment in Indigo as a cornerstone genetic suggests it delivers consistent, workable returns even if not a record-breaking producer on its own.

Bud Structure and Trichomes

The breeder describes Indigo's appearance as lacking modern bag appeal on its own, a characterization suggesting older-school bud structure that is perhaps less dense, less frosty, or less visually dramatic than contemporary cookie and cake-derived cultivars. However, the clone demonstrably carries strong resin genetics, as evidenced by heavy trichome coverage consistently observed across its offspring lines. The natural bud formation appears tight enough to require airflow management but without the ultra-dense, rock-hard colas of modern dessert crosses.

Color Development

Indigo carries potent anthocyanin genetics that reliably pass to offspring regardless of cross partner. Paralytic Purps (Indigo x Pure Michigan F2) turns purple around weeks 7 to 8 of bloom, pushing toward deep plum with cooler nighttime temperatures — a color expression that traces clearly to the Indigo parent, as Pure Michigan does not reliably exhibit such dramatic coloring independently. Late-flower nighttime temperature drops to 60 to 65°F are recommended to maximize purple expression in both the clone and its crosses.

Pest and Disease Resistance

No direct pest resistance profiles have been published for the Indigo clone. Its indica-leaning structure and dense bud formation suggest standard mold prevention protocols are essential — adequate airflow, humidity management below 50 percent in late flower, and defoliation of interior fan leaves to improve air circulation around developing colas. The compact canopy can trap moisture if not properly managed, so strategic defoliation at the flip and again around day 21 is advisable.

History & Origin

Indigo was acquired from a Craigslist listing in Colorado during the early medical cannabis era by Beth (known publicly as 'Lovin''), the founder of Lovin' in Her Eyes — a woman-owned boutique seed house based in Colorado. Beth picked up several clones from Craigslist and kept reinvesting in her cultivation, with Indigo surviving as a long-term keeper. The clone was involved in one of the earliest intentional pollinations Beth performed — reversing Indigo to pollinate Peach Crescendo from Ethos Genetics, producing the unreleased Colorado Rain. Colorado Rain was then crossed with Pirate Cake from Tiki Madman to create Spanish Moon, the cornerstone of the entire Lovin' in Her Eyes catalog. The breeder has committed to multi-year, multi-generation projects built on Indigo's genetics, stating: 'That's the first plant that we've really dove deep into and have crossed it into a lot of our other plants.' Beth and Andy met at a Widespread Panic concert in Memphis, Tennessee, and Andy moved from Massachusetts to Colorado to join the operation. The brand has grown to include 38+ documented strains.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Indigo as a parent:

Colorado Rain— Peach Crescendo x Indigo (unreleased)

Spanish Moon— (Peach Crescendo x Indigo) x Pirate Cake

Banana Ice Pop— Banana Punch x Indigo→

Paralytic Purps— Indigo x Pure Michigan F2

Moonage Daydream— Indigo x Mercury Blues

Mississippi Hippie— Indigo x Cajun Moon

Winterberry— Dosi Punch x Indigo

Frequently Asked Questions

6 common questions about Indigo

What is Indigo and what are its genetics?

Indigo is a indica cannabis strain (80% Indica / 20% Sativa) bred by Lovin' in Her Eyes. It is a cross of Unknown (proprietary clone), testing at 18-25% THC. A proprietary clone-only indica of unknown heritage, acquired from a Craigslist listing in Colorado's early medical cannabis era. Despite the breeder stating openly that she is 'not sure what the plant truly is,' Indigo has become the genetic backbone of the Lovin' in Her Eyes catalog — the foundation for Spanish Moon, Banana Ice Pop, Paralytic Purps, Moonage Daydream, Mississippi Hippie, and Winterberry, among others.

What does Indigo smell and taste like?

Indigo's dominant terpenes are Myrcene. The aroma is described as direct terpene data for the clone itself is not publicly available. based on consistent signatures across offspring: strong berry-forward character — blueberry, musky cherry, sour grape, red wine, plum, and raspberry depending on the cross partner. sweet, candy-like undertones and earthy/dessert depth. one source describes a floral scent with similarity to a fresh herbal tea. the growlet description notes sweet and spicy aromatics with a herbal quality.. The flavor profile features no direct flavor data available for the indigo clone itself. offspring consistently express berry-forward, sweet, and earthy flavor profiles with various expressions depending on cross partners — blueberry banana bread (banana ice pop), musky cherry (paralytic purps), sour berry and grape with red wine notes (moonage daydream), savory chocolate (mississippi hippie), and sugar cookie with plum (winterberry)..

What are the effects of Indigo?

Inferred from offspring: likely a calming, body-forward onset consistent with indica-dominant heritage. Offspring consistently produce deep physical relaxation, body-dominant highs, calming and sedative properties, and mood elevation. The indica heritage suggests a grounding, relaxing experience with potential euphoric uplift. Duration is typically moderate to long-lasting based on offspring profiles.. Commonly reported uses include Relaxation, Pain relief, Insomnia, Stress.

How hard is Indigo to grow?

Indigo is rated easy-intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 56-60 days, reaches medium-short (compact) in height, and yields moderate (estimated 400-500 g/m²) indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.

Does Indigo turn purple?

Yes. Indigo is known to express purple coloration, with reported colors including purple, green. Cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering typically intensify anthocyanin expression.

What strains were bred from Indigo?

Indigo has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Colorado Rain, Spanish Moon, Banana Ice Pop, Paralytic Purps, Moonage Daydream. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.

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