What Makes a Strain “Exotic”?

You hear it all the time: “This is exotic.” But what does that even mean? Is it just a fancy way to say it looks good? Not exactly.

“Exotic” in the cannabis world refers to rare genetics, exceptional terpene profiles, and premium-level quality — usually grown in small batches with top-tier care. It’s not just about purple color or frosty nugs — it’s about the full package.

Here’s what makes a flower truly exotic:

• 🔬 Unique Genetics: You won’t find exotic strains in your average dispensary. These are limited cuts, pheno-hunted and dialed in by skilled growers.

• 🌱 Craft Growing Conditions: Usually indoor or living soil, with controlled environments that push max potency and flavor.

• 🌈 Terps that Punch: Exotics aren’t just high in THC — they smell and taste different, often fruity, candy-like, or gassy in a way mids could never.

• ✂️ Hand Trimmed, No Shortcuts: Mass-produced flower gets rushed and machine-trimmed. Exotics are usually hand-finished to keep every trichome intact.

So when someone says they’ve got exotics, check the flower — is it really grown like that? Or is it just purple mids in a nice bag?

At Lowe’s Highs, we only source from trusted cultivators who actually grow craft batch-level exotics — real fire, not hype.