🌿 Finding & Exploring Strains · How-to
How to search for strains
Search strains by name, effect, or terpene from the Search tab, and learn how to read the results list.
Applies to the High IQ iPhone app · Updated
Use Search to find a strain by name, effect, or terpene. You can open Search from the Search tab, from the search icon on Home, or from a link in Explore.
Before you start
- Type at least two letters. With one letter, you see “Type one more letter to search.”
- Sign in if you want to save strains. You can search without signing in.
Steps
- Tap the Search tab. You can also tap the search icon on the Home screen.
- Tap the search field. It says “Strains, effects, or terpenes.”
- Type a strain name, an effect, or a terpene.
- Read the line above the results. It shows how many strains match.
- Tap a result to open its strain page.
- Scroll to the end of the list. If you see Load more, tap it to see more results.
Recent searches
When the search field is empty and you tap it, you see Recent searches. The app keeps up to 10 searches on your device. To clear them, tap Clear.
When you see no results
- Check the spelling. Try a shorter word.
- Tap Clear search to remove your text.
- If you use filters, tap Clear filters. See Filter and sort strains.
- If the strain is still missing, tap Suggest this strain. See How to suggest a strain.
Good to know
- An empty search field shows the title “Find a strain.” Tap Show popular strains to see the most popular results.
- Some strains have limited data. Before you open one, the app asks you to confirm. Tap Open anyway to continue, or tap Cancel to go back.
- If results do not load, you see “Strains didn’t load.” Tap the retry option to try again.
Note: Search results describe each strain. They are not medical advice. For health questions, talk to a doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does Search need at least two letters?
Search starts after you type two letters. With one letter, you see a message that asks you to type one more letter.
Where do my recent searches go?
Recent searches appear when you tap an empty search field. They stay on the device you use. Tap Clear to remove them.
What if the strain I want is not in the list?
Check the spelling first. If it is still missing, tap Suggest this strain to ask for it.
High IQ is a personal record for adults where cannabis is legal. Follow your local laws. Strain information is descriptive and is not medical advice.
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- How-to How to filter and sort strains Narrow Search results by type, terpene, effect, aroma, or High Family, and change how the results are sorted.
- Reference How to read a strain page Learn what each part of a strain page shows, from quick hits and terpenes to sources and your own label data.
- How-to How to suggest a strain Ask for a strain that is missing from Search. The app checks the name, then sends it for research.
- Troubleshooting Strain not found in search: what to do Fix a strain that does not appear in Search, and learn how to suggest a missing strain for research.