Permanent Marker strain is a hybrid with a candy-gas nose that can smell like a permanent marker, dense flower, and THC that usually sits around 25%. It was Leafly’s 2023 Strain of the Year after Seed Junky Genetics and Doja Exclusive released the cut. The jar is loud, the structure is hybrid, and the clone format is how most growers lock in that profile without a seed hunt. This I Want Clones (IWC) guide covers the genetics, the aroma, how the strain tends to feel, and what changes when Permanent Marker is grown from a rooted clone instead of seed. Trusted, approved vendors list rooted clones on the marketplace. To look for Permanent Marker, visit the I Want Clones shop.
Permanent Marker Genetics and Lineage
Permanent Marker was bred and grown by Seed Junky Genetics’ JBeezy, selected by Doja Pak, and released by Doja Exclusive in 2022. The cross is (Biscotti x Sherb Bx) x Jealousy, with Biscotti and Jealousy as the parents. A fuller write-up of the same stack is (Biscotti S1 × Sherb Bx1) × Jealousy F2. Either way, the cut sits in the Cookies and Gelato family tree through Biscotti, Sherb, and Jealousy. For more on that family without retelling it here, see the Gelato strain family guide.
It is an indica-dominant hybrid, about 70% indica and 30% sativa, and reads as a hybrid phenotype. That hybrid label is what matters for planning light and stretch: expect hybrid growth habits rather than a pure sativa stretch or a pure indica squat.
Because the cut is a clone of a selected mother, the grower is not hunting a keeper from a pack of seeds. The tradeoff is that the room still has to support a dense, loud hybrid: steady veg, a clean transplant, and enough flower time for the buds to finish. Genetics set the profile; the clone format mainly removes phenotype risk.
Aroma, Flavor and Terpenes
As its name suggests, Permanent Marker can often smell like a marker, with floral, soapy, candy, and gassy funk that carries into the taste. Crack a jar and the first hit is often that marker-and-candy wave, then soap, gas, and solvent funk underneath. Sweet candy, floral soap, gas, and solvent funk show up on the palate, and citrus and gas sit among the top flavors. Growers and buyers who chase gas and dessert profiles often compare it to other loud hybrids. For neighboring gas-leaning strains, see the list of best gas and diesel cannabis strains.
Myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene lead the terpene profile, with linalool also present. That mix backs the candy-gas and soap notes rather than a single sharp note. A rooted clone from a known mother keeps that aroma profile more consistent than a seed pack would, because the plant is a genetic copy of the mother rather than a new phenotype.
In a sealed flower room, that marker and candy-gas nose can be strong. Carbon filters and a closed exhaust path matter more with loud cultivars than with mild ones. The clone itself does not change the odor load; it only makes the profile more predictable once the plant flowers.
Permanent Marker Strain Effects
Permanent Marker tends to feel tingly first, then relaxed, euphoric, and giggly as the session settles. The body load shows up without turning the head foggy for most people who keep the dose modest, and the mood stays easy rather than heavy. That is how the strain usually lands for many growers and buyers, not a promise of how any one plant will feel and not medical advice. With THC usually around 25%, new growers often treat it as an evening or low-dose hybrid until they know how their batch hits.
How it feels still varies with dose, tolerance, and how the plant was grown and cured. A clone keeps genetics fixed; it does not lock in anyone’s personal response. For how hybrid genetics sit between indica and sativa labels, see indica vs sativa vs hybrid.
Permanent Marker Stats at a Glance
| Trait | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid; indica-dominant, about 70% indica / 30% sativa |
| Lineage | (Biscotti x Sherb Bx) x Jealousy |
| Breeder / selectors | Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy); selected by Doja Pak; released by Doja Exclusive (2022) |
| THC | Usually around 25% |
| CBD | Around 0% |
| Flowering time | About 8 to 9 weeks |
It finishes in about 8 to 9 weeks in flower. Treat that as a planning range for this cultivar, not a promise of finish date in every room, and watch trichomes rather than the calendar alone.
Growing Permanent Marker From a Clone
A rooted Permanent Marker clone skips the germination and phenotype hunt that come with seeds. The cut already matches the mother’s genetics, so the candy-gas profile and hybrid structure are what the mother produced rather than a roll of the dice. For a hyped cut like this, that is the practical reason to start with a clone: the work of selecting the profile is already done. The rooted clones guide covers what that format means on arrival. For whether a clone purchase fits the grow in general, see are cannabis clones worth it.
Clone-led growing still has a clear sequence: receive the plant, quarantine it, confirm roots, transplant once, then train and flower. Permanent Marker does not change that order. What changes is the payoff of getting the intake right, because the cut is already the selected profile.
When a Permanent Marker clone arrives, follow the intake steps before any heavy training or a pot change. Use the clone arrival checklist, then keep the plant apart from the rest of the garden during quarantine. Keep new Permanent Marker cuts in quarantine for the IWC-recommended window of two to four weeks before they join other plants; the quarantine guide has the steps.
After the plant settles and shows white roots at the edges of the plug, move it into its first container when the readiness signs are there. Age alone is a rough guide. Timing signs and mailed-clone caveats are in when to transplant clones. Keep early care gentle: a modestly larger pot than the root ball, steady light, and no rush to full-strength feed.
Plan the flower room around about 8 to 9 weeks, then finish by trichome color. Specific humidity, temperature, light intensity, pH, and feeding numbers are not listed here without a university extension source for this cultivar.
Training, Feeding and Common Problems
Permanent Marker grows as a hybrid, so topping, low-stress training, and a screen of green can all fit once the plant is established. Dense flower and a loud nose reward an even canopy and good airflow more than they reward aggressive early training. Wait until the clone has rooted into its first pot and is putting out steady new tops before hard pruning.
Defer pot sizes, feed schedules, and room targets to the up-potting, feeding, and transplanting guides already on I Want Clones rather than inventing numbers here. Common early problems after a move (drooping, overwatering, and stalled growth) usually trace back to root disturbance, a wet medium, or a hard jump in light or humidity. Fix the environment before chasing new nutrients. If leaves claw or burn after the first feeds, step strength back and check runoff and root health before adding more product.
If a clone arrives damaged, dead, or clearly unhealthy, contact IWC within three days of delivery and include clear photos of the plants and the packaging (claims policy).
Why Buy Permanent Marker as a Clone on I Want Clones
Trusted, approved vendors list clones on I Want Clones. The site does not grow its own clones and does not sell seeds. To look for a Permanent Marker clone, visit the Permanent Marker clone product page, the ACC vendor category, or the I Want Clones shop. Vendor standards live on the vendor listing page.
Buying the clone on I Want Clones keeps the informational strain guide and the transactional listing on the same site. The blog owns genetics, aroma, effects framing, and clone-care links. The product page owns the SKU. No stock count, shipping promise, or testing claim is repeated from the product page here. Stock changes. Shipping windows and claim rules belong on Shipping and Policies.
Who Permanent Marker Is For
Permanent Marker fits growers who want a loud candy-gas hybrid with THC usually around 25% and who prefer a rooted cut over a seed hunt. It suits readers who already know how to quarantine and harden off a new plant, and who can keep early feeds light.
Newer growers can still run it from a clone, but they should lean on the arrival, quarantine, and transplant guides linked above before pushing flower. Growers chasing mild daytime profiles or very short flower cycles may want a different cut; about 8 to 9 weeks still assumes a full hybrid finish, and the aroma is not subtle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Permanent Marker Strain Indica or Sativa?
It is a hybrid: about 70% indica and 30% sativa, with a Hybrid phenotype. See indica vs sativa vs hybrid for how those labels are used.
What Does the Permanent Marker Strain Taste Like?
Expect floral, soapy, candy, and gassy funk that can smell like a permanent marker and carries into the taste, with sweet candy, floral soap, gas, solvent funk, and citrus and gas among the top flavors.
Is Permanent Marker Strain Good for Sleep?
Permanent Marker tends to feel tingly first, then relaxed and euphoric; sleepy is less typical. That is how the strain usually lands, not medical advice, and it is not a claim that Permanent Marker treats insomnia or any condition.
Why Is Permanent Marker Strain So Popular?
Growers and buyers point to the distinctive marker and candy-gas nose and to THC that usually sits around 25%. Popularity is not a quality promise for every cut or every grow.
What Is Permanent Marker’s Lineage?
The cross is (Biscotti x Sherb Bx) x Jealousy, with Biscotti and Jealousy as parents. A fuller write-up of the same stack is (Biscotti S1 × Sherb Bx1) × Jealousy F2. Seed Junky Genetics bred it; Doja Pak selected it; Doja Exclusive released it in 2022.
Where Can I Buy a Permanent Marker Clone?
ACC lists Permanent Marker on I Want Clones. To look for that clone, visit the Permanent Marker clone product page, the ACC category, or the I Want Clones shop. Trusted, approved vendors list clones on I Want Clones, and the site does not sell seeds.
Start With the Roots, Then Grow the Profile
Permanent Marker brings Seed Junky and Doja genetics, a marker and candy-gas aroma, and THC that usually sits around 25%. Growing it from a rooted clone keeps the cut true to the mother and skips the seed phenotype search. Quarantine first, transplant when roots show, and keep early care gentle. Plan on about 8 to 9 weeks in flower, then finish by trichome color. When a listing fits the garden, the ACC Permanent Marker clone on I Want Clones is the path to start.
