Trophy Wife is a hybrid cannabis strain, most often described as a cross of The Wife and Cherry Wine from HGH Seeds. The name is also used for a different strain from Surfr Seeds, so the label alone does not tell you what you are getting. Effects are reported as uplifted and happy, with a relaxed finish.
Trophy Wife Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | The Wife × Cherry Wine |
| Breeder / origin | HGH Seeds (one of at least two strains with this name) |
| Aroma and flavor | sour citrus, sweet herbs, earthy, cheese, cherry, skunk, berry |
| Reported effects | uplifted, happy, relaxed, euphoric |
| Best for | daytime use, relaxing |
| Flowering time | About 8 weeks |
Where Trophy Wife Comes From
Trophy Wife is an ambiguous name. Leafly describes two different strains. One, credited to HGH Seeds, is The Wife crossed with Cherry Wine, and AllBud lists the same parents at a 50/50 indica to sativa split. The other, credited to Surfr Seeds, is Triangle Mints crossed with a Triangle Mints F2, described as an indica hybrid with minty, dank, menthol notes. Leafly’s header lists Triangle Mints as the parent and Point Break and Apple Mac as children.
The older post for this page followed the HGH Seeds version, so we do too, while flagging the confusion. If a dispensary lists it, ask which one it is.
Trophy Wife Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers report energetic, uplifted and happy effects, with some also mentioning creative, euphoric and relaxed. Leafly notes that reviews disagree on whether it feels indica or sativa, which fits the two-strain confusion. AllBud lists calming, euphoria, happy, relaxing and uplifting for the HGH version.
Potency differs by version. AllBud lists the HGH Trophy Wife as CBD-rich with low THC, while Leafly’s header shows 25% THC for the other. Check the lab label before dosing.
Trophy Wife Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The HGH Seeds version is described with cheese, skunk and cherry notes. AllBud lists berry, cherry, fruity, spicy and sweet flavors with a sour citrus, sweet herb and earthy aroma. Leafly’s top flavors for the main listing are pineapple, rose and blue cheese.
Leafly shows a terpene profile led by limonene for its listing, but because it may not match the HGH cross we don’t list terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Trophy Wife
Reported side effects are dry mouth, dry eyes and paranoia. Because potency varies between versions, start with a small amount.
How strong Trophy Wife feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Trophy Wife for Medical Reasons?
On Leafly, readers mention anxiety most often, followed by depression and stress. This is based on a small number of self-reports and is not medical advice.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Trophy Wife
- Flowering: About 8 weeks
- Yield: Described as quality by HGH Seeds
For the HGH Seeds version, Leafly reports roughly eight weeks of flowering and a quality yield, with resin-coated, lime green buds. No difficulty rating is published.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Trophy Wife
- Cherry Wine: one parent of the HGH Seeds cross
- Triangle Mints: the parent of the other Trophy Wife
- Cherry Pie: a cherry-flavored hybrid
- Cheeseburger: a cheesy, funky hybrid
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Trophy Wife
Dispensary menus change every week, and Trophy Wife may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Salem, browse Salem dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Truth Dispensary Lancaster North and Preserve Oregon Commercial. In Long Beach, browse Long Beach dispensaries and check the menus at stores like L B Green Room and Catalyst – DTLB. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Trophy Wife FAQ
Is Trophy Wife indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. AllBud lists the HGH Seeds version at about 50% indica and 50% sativa, and Leafly reviewers disagree on how it feels.
What is Trophy Wife a cross of?
Most often The Wife and Cherry Wine from HGH Seeds. A different Trophy Wife from Surfr Seeds is Triangle Mints crossed with a Triangle Mints F2.
Who bred Trophy Wife?
HGH Seeds for the Wife and Cherry Wine cross, and Surfr Seeds for the Triangle Mints version.
Is Trophy Wife high in CBD?
The HGH Seeds version is described as CBD-heavy. The other version is listed with 25% THC on Leafly.
What does Trophy Wife taste like?
Cheese, skunk and cherry for the HGH version, and pineapple, rose and blue cheese on Leafly’s listing.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
