Banana Blood Strain Review: Genetics, Effects, and Flavor

The Banana Blood strain is a boutique Wizard Trees Genetics hybrid with a ripe banana and citrus aroma.

I’m James Bean, founder of Seeds Here Now since 2010. This review covers Banana Blood’s background, aroma and look, plus related banana strains.

Seeds Here Now sells authentic breeder packs to adults 21+. We do not provide growing instructions, and nothing here is a medical claim.

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Banana Blood at a Glance

Trait	Banana Blood
Breeder	Wizard Trees Genetics
Lineage	Banana line x citrus-forward parent (often described as Blood Orange type)
Type	Hybrid
Aroma	Ripe banana, citrus, spice, herbal

Lab figures vary by sample, so treat THC numbers as reported ranges, not guarantees. We describe lineage, aroma and appearance only; we make no claims about effects.

Banana Blood Genetics and History

Banana Blood is a boutique cultivar from Wizard Trees Genetics, a craft breeder known for terpene complexity and small, carefully selected runs.

The full lineage is not widely published. It is commonly described as a banana line crossed with a citrus-forward parent, which matches its aroma.

Wizard Trees Genetics

The Banana Blood strain comes from Wizard Trees Genetics, a craft breeder that the older version of this review describes as focused on creative genetic combinations and terpene complexity rather than chasing trends. You can find the breeder at wizardtreesgeneticsglobal.com.

Boutique breeders often work in small, carefully selected runs and do not always publish full parentage. That is the case here. The breeder name is clear, but the exact parents behind Banana Blood are not widely published, so we describe the line by what is consistent across sources instead of guessing.

What We Know About the Lineage

Banana Blood is commonly described as a banana-forward line crossed with a citrus-forward parent, often compared to a Blood Orange type. That description matches the aroma well: ripe banana on top and a deeper, citrus and earth layer underneath.

We would rather say plainly that the parents are unconfirmed than repeat a guess. For buyers, an unpublished lineage is not a flaw. It simply means the breeder name and the release details on the pack carry more weight, so they are worth recording carefully.

Banana Blood strain: Banana Blood flower

Where the Banana Blood Name Comes From

The older version of this review joked that Banana Blood sounds like something from a vintage metal album cover. The name is more descriptive than it seems. The banana half points to the lead aroma, and the blood half fits both the rust-red pistils and the citrus-forward parent that is often compared to blood orange.

Names like this help a line stand out, but they also invite confusion with unrelated strains. Keep the breeder name with the strain name, and a Banana Blood pack will always be easy to tell apart.

The Banana Family Behind the Name

Banana is one of the most recognizable fruit notes in cannabis, and a few older lines set the template. Leafly describes Banana OG as an indica-dominant cross of OG Kush and Banana with a smell of overripe bananas. Banana Kush is listed as Ghost OG x Skunk Haze, with an aroma Leafly compares to a bushel of fresh bananas.

Newer banana lines build on those roots. Modified Banana, for example, is listed as Banana OG x GMO, which adds savory funk to the fruit. Banana Blood sits in the same family but leans toward tropical sweetness and citrus rather than gas. Our Modified Banana review and Banana Zkittlez review cover two relatives.

Banana Blood Aroma and Appearance

The Banana Blood strain opens with ripe tropical banana, then citrus, with hints of spice and herbs on the finish.

Buds carry heavy trichome coverage and sometimes dark color. Banana Blood seeds suit buyers of banana and boutique lines.

Banana Blood Flavor and Aroma Notes

The older review describes the Banana Blood strain as tropical and sweet at first, with ripe banana leading, then mango and tropical fruit, and a creaminess underneath that makes it read more like banana cream pie than plain fruit. Breaking a bud apart brings out an earthier, slightly funky layer.

Ripe banana: the lead note that gives the line its name.
Mango and tropical fruit: a bright, juicy second layer.
Cream: a soft, dessert-like sweetness under the fruit.
Citrus: a sharper note that fits the citrus-forward parent.
Earth and funk: a grounded base that keeps the profile from feeling flat.
Light spice and herbs: a faint finish some descriptions mention.

We describe aroma only and make no claims about effects. Our guide on what terpenes are explains where these smells come from.

Banana Blood strain: Banana Blood bud close up

The Terpenes Behind the Banana Note

The older review names myrcene, terpinolene and ocimene as the main terpenes. Myrcene is often described as earthy and musky with a ripe fruit edge. Terpinolene is known for a fresh, fruity and slightly piney smell. Ocimene is described as sweet, herbal and tropical.

That combination fits the aroma well: musky ripe fruit, a fresh tropical lift and a sweet herbal finish. Terpene content varies from plant to plant, so treat these as common descriptions, not a guaranteed profile.

Color, Frost and Bag Appeal

The older review describes heavy trichome coverage, the tiny resin glands that give cannabis its frosty look, with a dense, sugar-coated appearance. Pistils run from warm orange to rust-red, which stands out against the frost and fits the Blood half of the name.

Some samples also show darker color. Color and frost are visual traits, not a sign of strength or quality on their own. Our article on cannabis trichomes explains the frost in more detail.

Banana Blood vs. Similar Strains

Strain	Relation	Aroma
Banana Blood	Wizard Trees boutique line	Banana, citrus
Banana Zkittlez	Banana line	Banana, candy
Modified Banana	Banana line	Banana, gas
Tiger’s Blood	Blood-named line	Fruit, sweet

Banana Lines Compared

Comparing banana lines shows how much the second parent changes the result.

Line	Reported lineage	Aroma direction
Banana Blood	Banana line x citrus-forward parent (unconfirmed)	Banana, mango, cream and citrus
Banana OG	OG Kush x Banana	Overripe banana over OG
Banana Kush	Ghost OG x Skunk Haze	Fresh banana
Modified Banana	Banana OG x GMO	Banana with savory funk
Banana Zkittlez	Banana line x Zkittlez	Banana and fruit candy

Banana Blood stands out in this group for its tropical, creamy direction. Where Modified Banana adds funk and Banana OG adds kush, Banana Blood adds citrus and cream.

For buyers, that makes the Banana Blood strain the tropical end of the banana family, a useful contrast with the kush-heavy and funk-heavy banana lines when they sit side by side in a set.

Banana Blood strain: Banana Blood seeds pack

Blood-Named Lines

Blood names are common in cannabis, but they rarely mean the lines are related. Tiger’s Blood, for example, is described by Leafly as a rare OG Kush phenotype. Blood Orange is listed by Leafly as a Bodhi Seeds cross of Appalachia and Cali Orange Bud. Banana Blood shares the word, not the family.

That is one more reason to read the lineage and breeder on every pack rather than relying on the name. Our Tiger’s Blood review covers one of the other blood-named lines.

Building a Banana Family Set

If Banana Blood is part of a themed collection, a few related lines help tell the story around it.

Role in the set	Line	Why it belongs
Classic root	Banana OG	One of the best-known early banana lines
Classic root	Banana Kush	Ghost OG x Skunk Haze with fresh banana
Savory branch	Modified Banana	Banana OG with GMO funk
Candy branch	Banana Zkittlez	Banana with fruit candy
Boutique showpiece	Banana Blood	Tropical banana, cream and citrus

A set like this works best when every pack carries its breeder, lineage, format and the date it was added.

Buying Banana Blood

Look for a named breeder, a clear lineage and sealed original packaging when you find a Banana Blood pack. Popular names attract imitations, so buy from accountable sources. Browse our feminized, regular and autoflower seeds for related lines.

Buying a Boutique Release

Small-run releases from craft breeders can be harder to find than catalog staples, which is part of their appeal. They also need a little more care when you record them.

Record the breeder. Wizard Trees Genetics should be named on the pack.
Record the release. Note any drop name, batch or date the breeder provides.
Keep the packaging. Sealed original breeder packaging is the simplest proof of where a pack came from.
Note what is unknown. If the lineage is not printed, write that down rather than filling in a guess.

A clear record turns an unpublished lineage into a well-documented pack. We sell seeds only to adults 21+.

Banana Blood Strain Quick Facts

The Banana Blood strain is a boutique release from Wizard Trees Genetics.
The Banana Blood strain’s exact parents are not widely published.
The Banana Blood strain is known for ripe banana, mango, cream and citrus over earth.
The Banana Blood strain is not related to other blood-named lines just because of the name.
Banana Blood seeds fit banana family sets, tropical sets and boutique breeder sets.

Seeds, the Law and Our Rules

Cannabis laws differ by state, and federal hemp and seed rules are changing under Section 781. Check the law where you live before you buy anything. Our cannabis seeds by state guide links every state and its official sources, and our explainer on what Section 781 is covers the federal side.

Every buyer must be 21 or older.

Growing the Banana Blood Strain: What Cultivators Need To Know

For home growers and commercial cultivators interested in adding Banana Blood to their garden, here’s what to plan for:

Structure and size: Banana Blood grows as a medium-height plant with good branching structure.

Flowering time: Banana Blood finishes indoors in approximately 8 to 9 weeks from flip to harvest.

Yield: Generally in the 400 to 500 g/m² range indoors under strong lighting.

Feeding: Moderate to heavy feeding early, transitioning to phosphorus and potassium after week 3.

Temperature and color: Drop nighttime temperatures to 60 to 65°F during the final 2 to 3 weeks of flower.

Humidity: Maintain relative humidity below 50% in late flower.

For more guidance, visit our blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Banana Blood strain?

A boutique hybrid from Wizard Trees Genetics known for banana and citrus aroma.

Who bred Banana Blood?

Wizard Trees Genetics.

What are Banana Blood’s parents?

The full lineage is not widely published; it is commonly described as a banana line crossed with a citrus-forward parent.

What does Banana Blood smell like?

Ripe banana, then citrus, with spice and herbal notes.

Do you give growing advice for Banana Blood?

No.

Are Banana Blood’s parents published?

Not widely. It is commonly described as a banana line crossed with a citrus-forward parent, but we could not confirm the exact parents.

Is Banana Blood related to Tiger’s Blood?

Not as far as published sources show. Tiger’s Blood is described as an OG Kush phenotype, and the two only share part of a name.

What terpenes are in Banana Blood?

The older version of this review names myrcene, terpinolene and ocimene. Terpene content varies by plant.

What strains are similar to Banana Blood?

Banana OG, Banana Kush, Modified Banana and Banana Zkittlez are part of the same banana family.

Why is it called Banana Blood?

The banana half points to the lead aroma, and the blood half fits its rust-red pistils and the citrus-forward parent often compared to blood orange.

Bottom Line

Banana Blood earns its place with its lineage and a distinctive aroma.

Banana Blood is a boutique Wizard Trees Genetics release with a tropical banana, mango and cream aroma and a frosty, rust-red look. For adults 21+, it is a standout in any banana family set. Record the breeder and release details of every Banana Blood pack you add.

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Last updated October 7, 2026 by James Bean, founder of Seeds Here Now. Nothing here is legal advice. See our disclaimer, terms of use and shipping policy.