It was just another September day in 2017 when Twitter legend @Simple_Sasha posted a wildly popular tutorial on social media for rolling a not-so-common blunt made out of rose petals. People immediately began testing their own rose petal blunts, and smoking rose petals with cannabis became an iconic part of weed culture practically overnight.
If regular blunts or traditional rolling papers are great, then rose blunts offer an even better smoking experience. Rose petal extractions are used in candles, essential oil blends, body products, and wellness formulations because they contain antioxidants and are inherently soothing with calming effects. Cannabis (in case you hadn't heard) also has stress relief and anti-inflammatory properties, making the combination irresistible.
In fact, rose and cannabis share chemicals, like floral-smelling nerolidol and geraniol, along with other aromatic terpenes that give both weed and rose blooms their intoxicating smells. So it makes perfect sense to get intoxicated with both. This is also why the video resonated so much — not only are colorful petals more aesthetically pleasing than a plain blunt wrap, they smell worlds better.
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What you'll need to roll a rose blunt
Before rolling anything, you'll want to make sure you have:
- High-quality flower
- Pesticide-free rose petals
- Grinder
- Small baking sheet
If you're looking for rosy-feeling cannabis to put into your rose blunt, there is no shortage of options. Classics like Jack Herer and Chemdawg are hugely popular, and they deserve a luxurious petal wrapping.
How to roll a rose blunt
Time needed: 15 minutes
Learn how to roll your own rose blunt with the instructions below
- Gather the supplies
Gather your high-quality flower, pesticide-free rose petals, grinder, and small baking sheet. You'll also need an oven.
- Grind up your bud
Grind up your bud. About a gram of flower should be enough to roll one rose blunt.
- Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 250°F.
- Arrange your rose petals
Arrange three rose petals in an overlapping row on a baking sheet.
- Toast your rose petals
Toast your rose petals. Rose petals need a light toasting to convert their silky-soft selves to a slightly dried (and rollable) medium for weed, so gently bake them at 250°F for a few minutes.
- Fill your blunt
Once the petals are done toasting, line up some ground flower down the center of your row of petals.
- Roll your rose blunt
Roll up your petals as you would a normal blunt by tucking one edge of your rose wrap under the other and licking the edges to form a seal.
- Quickly toast your rose blunt
Once you're done rolling, place your rose blunt back in the oven for roughly 10 seconds.
- Let it rest
After the briefest of stints in the oven, take your rose blunt out and let it rest for at least two minutes.
- Smoke your handmade rose blunt
Light up and enjoy.
Final tips for rolling a rose blunt
Again, make sure you use organic rose petals or rose petals from a garden you know hasn't been treated with pesticides or contaminants. You don't want to be smoking any potentially hazardous chemicals that could pose health risks.
If you're struggling to get a tidy wrap, try wrapping heated petals around a cannagar tube. Purple Rose Supply makes a convenient model, including tutorials for various types of wraps. Intrepid and experienced consumers who are of legal years of age may even feel inspired to add concentrates or kief to their smoking blends.
If your rose petals simply refuse to roll up, fear not—you can crush up a few petals and add them to your usual joint with filter tips or mix them with other smokable herbs like mullein, damiana, or skullcap for unique smoking herbs blends.
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FAQ
Are rose blunts safe to smoke?
Yes, rose blunts are safe to smoke as long as you use organic, pesticide-free rose petals. Never use petals from florist bouquets or treated gardens, as these often contain harmful chemicals. Only use roses you've grown yourself or petals specifically labeled as organic and food-grade.
Do rose blunts get you higher than regular blunts?
Rose blunts don't get you higher than regular blunts - the effects come from the cannabis itself. However, roses and cannabis share aromatic terpenes, such as nerolidol, which may enhance the sensory experience and potentially contribute to the entourage effect, making the overall experience more enjoyable.
How long do rose petals need to be in the oven?
Rose petals should be baked at 250°F for just a few minutes to dry them out slightly. They need to be pliable but not crispy. After rolling, the blunt goes back in the oven for about 10 seconds, then must rest for at least 2 minutes before smoking.
Can you use dried rose petals for blunts?
Fresh rose petals work best for rose blunts. While you can experiment with dried petals, they may be too brittle to roll properly. If using dried petals, you might need to rehydrate them slightly or crush them to mix into a regular joint instead.
What does a rose blunt taste like?
Rose blunts have a subtle floral flavor that complements the cannabis without overpowering it. The taste is smoother and more aromatic than tobacco-based blunt wraps, with natural rose notes blending with the terpenes in your flower.
