Cinderella 99 Strain: Pineapple-Sweet Dreamy Sativa
The Cinderella 99 strain — C99 or "Cindy" — is a fast-flowering, pineapple-sweet sativa with a dreamy, uplifting high that earned a cult following among growers and daytime smokers alike. It's a bright, tropical pick in the sativa corner of the THCA flower collection.
A 360° look at Cinderella 99's bright lime-green buds.
Cinderella 99 Genetics & Lineage
Cinderella 99 is a sativa-dominant hybrid from Brothers Grimm, built from a legendary Jack Herer bagseed.
- Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid (about 85% sativa / 15% indica)
- Ancestry: Jack Herer × Shiva Skunk (a "Princess" Jack Herer female stabilized with Shiva Skunk)
- Origin: Brothers Grimm (MrSoul), late 1990s
- THC Levels: ~16–22% typical
- CBD Levels: Under 1% (negligible)
- Flowering: Fast for a sativa — 7–9 weeks
Cinderella 99 Terpene Profile
Cinderella 99 is limonene-led with peppery caryophyllene and a myrcene base — the profile behind its bright tropical aroma and its dreamy, uplifting head high and the entourage effect.
- Limonene: Citrus and tropical; the mood-lifting lead.
- Caryophyllene: Peppery spice; a grounding note.
- Myrcene: Earthy base; a touch of body.
Appearance
Cinderella 99 grows dense, crystal-coated buds — unusually compact for a sativa — light green with golden-amber hues and orange pistils, on a short, bushy plant beloved by indoor growers.
Aroma and Flavor
The nose is sweet and tropical — pineapple leads, over citrus, grapefruit, and a light pine. The flavor delivers the same juicy pineapple-citrus sweetness with a smooth, fruity exhale.
Recreational Effects
Cinderella 99 is a bright, dreamy sativa.
- A fast, uplifting, euphoric onset
- Energetic, focused, and motivating
- Dreamy and happy through the middle
- Creative and social
- Little body weight — a daytime high
It's a potent daytime sativa — low doses lift, but high doses can tip toward racy or anxious for sensitive users, so pace yourself.
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Cinderella 99's tropical-pineapple flavor rolls up dreamy and uplifting.
Medicinal Benefits
Users reach for bright sativas like Cinderella 99 for a daytime lift. Commonly reported uses include:
- Low mood and daytime stress
- Fatigue and low motivation
- Focus and creative flow
- Low appetite
For background on the terpenes involved, see the published literature on cannabis terpenes. These are user-reported experiences, not medical claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinderella 99 an indica or sativa?
Cinderella 99 is a sativa-dominant hybrid, roughly 85% sativa / 15% indica — uplifting, dreamy, and energizing.
What are the parents of Cinderella 99?
It's commonly listed as Jack Herer × Shiva Skunk. More precisely, it descends from a standout Jack Herer bagseed female ("Princess") stabilized with a Shiva Skunk male by Brothers Grimm.
How strong is Cinderella 99?
It typically tests around 16–22% THC — potent, with a fast, cerebral head high.
What does Cinderella 99 taste and smell like?
Sweet tropical pineapple leads, over citrus, grapefruit, and light pine — juicy and bright.
What are the effects of Cinderella 99?
A fast, uplifting, dreamy, and energetic head high — creative and social, with little body weight. A daytime strain.
Is Cinderella 99 good for anxiety?
It's double-edged — low doses can lift mood and ease stress, but as a potent sativa, high doses may feel racy or anxious for sensitive users.
Who created Cinderella 99?
It was bred by Brothers Grimm (MrSoul) in the late 1990s, from a Jack Herer bagseed found in Amsterdam.
How long does the Cinderella 99 high last?
Effects tend to come on fast and last up to around 90 minutes, depending on dose and tolerance.
Related Strains
- Jack Herer — its legendary sativa parent.
- Green Crack — another energizing, fruity sativa.
- Tangie — a bright citrus-sativa cousin.
- Super Lemon Haze — a lemony, uplifting classic.
- Pineapple Express — for the tropical-pineapple lane.
- Dayglow Mousse — a citrus, focus-forward sativa.
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