Our Top 10 Best Cannabis Strains for Creativity

In the wonderful world of cannabis strains, you have many options. Some strains can make you feel relaxed and help you unwind after a long and stressful day, while others give you the energy that keeps you going and helps keep you alert.

However, many famous artists credit cannabis for their creative ideas. Using cannabis strains that helped ignite artistic thoughts, they brought new ideas into the world. But not all cannabis is good for creativity.  If you’re too spaced out to write poetry or play an instrument, that strain probably isn’t the best weed for music-making. The best strains for creativity will not drain your energy and make you feel lethargic; they do the opposite.

How do you know which strains to choose? While THC levels matter, the best cannabis strains for creativity tend to have similar terpenes. Choosing cultivars that have them can help you pick your best creative strain. 

What are terpenes?

Terpenes are natural compounds found in plants and are responsible for their scents. Research shows a link between terpenes’ neurological and physical effects, not just on how the bud smells and tastes but also their ability to produce physical and neurological effects on the person consuming them. However, the data on terpenes in cannabis is limited and shouldn’t be taken as medical facts.

Sativa-dominant hybrid strains tend to be the best for focus and creativity; however, they aren’t the only option.  Many sativa strains contain terpenes like Pinene, which may help to improve memory and increase alertness. Limonene is another popular terpene that can be found in sativa-dominant strains, which may provide uplifting and energizing effects.

Certain cannabis strains have a combination of THC and terpenes that are ideal for creating something new. This article lists some of the best weed for creativity, whether you’re an artist, musician, writer, painter, or anyone looking to think outside the box. 

NYC Diesel

Indica strains make you feel more relaxed, while sativa dominant strains generally provide uplifting highs. NYC Diesel is a 60% sativa with a fast and energetic high that balances mind and body, making it the perfect cannabis strain to smoke to get as many creative ideas as you need.

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NYC Diesel seeds grow a hybrid that is known to uplift users while inspiring the creative mind. Best of all, there's no couch lock or heavy body high.

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The terpenes found in NYC Diesel are Pinene, which can help to give you feelings of euphoria and general happiness. There’s also Fenchol, which promotes alertness. This harmonic balance of terpenes and THC (15%) can be the driving force to start working on that outstanding creative project, painting a masterpiece, or writing a new song. 

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NYC Diesel cultivar profile

Amnesia Haze 

This strain is an 80% sativa with high levels of THC – often reaching 20% or more. Like the rest of the Haze cannabis family, this strain is rich and flavorful, with a potent happy high that can be felt throughout the day. Amnesia Haze is perfect for creative thinking, creating art, and forgetting all your troubles.

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Amnesia Haze contains Pinene, which may be one of the contributing factors to the feel-good euphoric buzz of this strain. Another main terpene in Amnesia Haze is Limonene, which is also commonly found in fruits like lemons and oranges. Limonene can make you feel less anxious and boost your energy levels, making Amnesia Haze one of the best weed strains for creativity. 

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Amnesia Haze cultivar profile

Super Silver Haze 

What’s a list of the most creative weed strains without a good collection of Haze strains to choose from? Super Silver Haze is a 90% sativa strain with THC levels of around 18%. This potent and mood-boosting strain delivers an energetic body high without making you feel lethargic and lazy.

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Super Silver Haze feminized is a sativa-dominant hybrid good for a maximum all-day high. Super Silver Haze seeds grow a herb that offers a mellow yet potent high that lifts the mood.

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Super Silver Haze is a great option if you want something that inspires creativity. Besides high amounts of Caryophyllene and Limonene, Super Silver Haze contains the terpene Pinene, one of the best terpenes for creativity, as it helps reduce anxiety and enhances mood. If you struggle with writer’s block or procrastination, the terpenes in Super Silver Haze may help you break through those mental blocks.

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Super Silver Haze cultivar profile

Strawberry Cough

Strawberry Cough is a classic 80% sativa strain for creativity. The flavorful strain has a well-balanced 18% THC and a clear-headed high. This is one of the best marijuana strains for daytime creativity because of its moderate THC.

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Strawberry Cough seeds delivers a fruity sweetness and a clear-headed high. This sativa-dominant strain truly smells and tastes like strawberries.

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Strawberry Cough has an energizing high thanks to Ocimene, an uplifting terpene that helps with cerebral stimulation. Strawberry Cough also contains Pinene and Limonene, two terpenes that can boosts mood and increase alertness.

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Strawberry Cough cultivar profile

Blueberry

Sativa-dominant cannabis strains are usually the best for creativity for cannabis users because they do not cause couchlock. However, Blueberry is the exception. The relaxing 80% indica is one of our best weed strains for creativity and focus. You can also try the CBD-only Blueberry strain for all of the creativity without the psychoactive effects of THC. This version produces around 16% CBD.

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Blueberry marijuana seeds may be known for its tantalizing aroma and flavor, but trust us, this strain is more than its terpenes. Although technically a hybrid, Blueberry is a powerful indica that delivers a euphoric high.

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To help boost your creativity, Blueberry contains Caryophyllene, which can promote relaxation and reduce anxiety, making it ideal for creativity and lowering your inhibitions. Blueberry also contains Ocimene, a terpene known for uplifting your spirits. 

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Blueberry cultivar profile

Pineapple Haze 

Creativity comes in many forms. Having the perfect strain to boost your creativity can be valuable when you are a professional creative. If you like Sativas, Pineapple Haze is the strain to have around. Its 20% THC and terpene profile make it one of the best weed strains for creativity.

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The Pineapple Haze strain delivers the cerebral high of the Haze strain, combined with the tropical fruitiness of the Pineapple strain.

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Pineapple Haze is known for providing sparks of energy that can get your creative process going. The Pineapple Haze strain contains terpenes like Fenchol, which promotes alertness and wakefulness, making it perfect for creativity because sleepiness is the last thing you want when you’re trying to make your next great masterpiece.

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Pineapple Haze cultivar profile

Grapefruit

This 70% sativa is sweet and sour with strong citrus notes and a delightful head high that makes you feel happy, uplifted, and energized. Grapefruit is best served during the day, as this is one of the best sativa strains for creativity. Its complex blend of THC (20%+) and terpenes helps give you a creative boost.

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When it comes to citrus-like marijuana, Grapefruit knows how to deliver. Start your mornings with this marijuana strain for a positively productive day.

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The Grapefruit strain contains the usual terpenes you’d find in sativa strains, like Limonene and Pinene, which can help energize and increase alertness. Creating art is all about getting into the zone and finding your flow; Grapefruit has the terpene Valencene, which may help improve focus and even promote cognitive function.  

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Grapefruit cultivar profile

Tropicana Cookies

Tropicana Cookies is a stress-busting 70% sativa strain with THC levels around 20%. With this strain, you’ll experience lots of happy vibes, energy, and focus, making it a great marijuana for creativity and inspiration.

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The impressive terpene profile of Tropicana Cookies makes it smell like citrus, and the Limonene boosts moods, helping to turn that frown upside down. Caryophyllene is another terpene that is found in Tropicana Cookies. This mood-enhancing terpene may help you feel more relaxed. 

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Tropicana Cookies cultivar profile

Maui Wowie  

Maui Wowie is an 80% sativa strain that delivers a light and happy high you’ll feel throughout the day. Maui Wowie is known for its tropical flavor and scent, but this strain also gives you a solid boost of happy energy, making it one of the best strains for creativity and focus.

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Maui Wowie seeds come straight from the Hawaiian Islands and is widely used as a stress reliever that sends its users' minds to the imaginary beaches of its native land.

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Whether you love to paint, dance, create music, or write poetry, the high THC levels of around 20%, combined with the terpenes Limonene and Valencene, are likely to contribute towards a creative and energetic buzz. 

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Maui Wowie cultivar profile

Zkittlez

Zkittlez is a great choice for creatives, whether you’re creating something of your own or enjoying the work of others. This mostly indica (70%) strain helps you feel relaxed, unlike sativa dominant strains that fuel your creativity (and energy). Instead, Zkittlez works to deliver a good mood and relaxed vibe.

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One puff of this flavorful strain, and you'll understand why Zkittlez is named after the fruity rainbow candy. Those who try it, say they aren't just tasting the rainbow, they're seeing it as well.

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Expect THC levels of 20%+ and a flavorful terpene profile. Pinene introduces feelings of euphoria, while Ocimene uplifts your spirits. It’s the perfect creative weed strain for getting into that creative zone and staying there. 

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Zkittlez cultivar profile

Conclusion

Growing cannabis is fun when you know how to get the most out of your plants. Growing the best weed strains for creativity can fuel new creative projects, but you still need to know what you’re doing. Get the most out of your cannabis growing experience by downloading Robert’s Grow Bible, a free 70-page guide to growing the best marijuana.