The category traces back to the early 2000s, when a variety called Lowryder introduced most growers to the idea of tiny, self-flowering cannabis. That original line and its descendants are what most people mean by dwarf autoflower seeds, with mature plants often finishing at just thirty to forty centimeters. Early versions were faulted for weak potency and airy buds. Later crosses improved resin production while preserving the miniature stature.