Cinderella 99 Review: The Glass Slipper
Cinderella 99 Review: The Glass Slipper
Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (85% Sativa / 15% Indica)
Primary Terpenes: Limonene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
THC Range: 18% – 22% (Deceptively potent due to high terpene volatility)
Breeder: Mr. Soul (Brothers Grimm Seeds)
Common Lineage: Princess x P94 (A multi-generational "cubing" of Jack Herer genetics)
👠 The Executive Summary
If Super Lemon Haze is the neon sign, Cinderella 99 (or "Cindy 99") is the Magic Trick.
It is widely referred to by old-school growers as the "Holy Grail" of indoor cannabis. Why? Because it solved the greatest problem in cultivation history: The Sativa Dilemma. Before Cindy 99, if you wanted a soaring, psychedelic Sativa high, you had to wait 12–14 weeks for the plant to flower.
Cinderella 99 changed the physics of the game. It delivers a devastatingly potent, clear-headed Sativa high, but it finishes flowering in just 7–8 weeks (Indica speed) and stays short and bushy. It is the strain that proved you didn't have to sacrifice time to get quality.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Royal "Cubing"
A feat of genetic engineering rarely seen in modern breeding.
1. The Mother: "Princess"
The Origin: Mr. Soul found a few seeds in a bud of Sensi Seeds' Jack Herer he bought in a coffee shop in Amsterdam.
The Phenotype: One of those seeds grew into "Princess"—a freak of nature that had the psychedelic high of a Haze but the fast flowering time of a Skunk.
2. The Process: "Cubing"
The Method: Instead of crossing Princess with a different male, Mr. Soul back-crossed her offspring with her three times over generations (P50, P75, P88, P99).
The Result: Cinderella 99 is essentially a "seed version" of the Princess clone. It is genetically stabilized to be nearly identical to the mother.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Temporal Compression"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: High-Efficiency Psychoactivity (Circa 1999)
You authorized the release of Cinderella 99 to maximize Grower Efficiency.
The Context: The underground market of the late 90s was moving indoors. Space and time were money. Growers were abandoning Sativas because they took too long.
The Solution: You engineered a Time-Compressed Sativa.
The Function: Cindy 99 tricks the biological clock. It rushes through the metabolic processes of flowering, ripening resin glands in 50 days that normally take 90.
The Signature: The smell of Rotten Pineapple. It is a signal of high enzymatic activity. The plant is breaking down sugars so fast it smells like fermenting fruit.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
Cinderella 99 is famous for its "Tropical Funk." It is sweet, but there is something sharp and fermenting underneath.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Limonene | Citrus rind, pineapple | The primary driver of the "tropical" profile and the euphoric, antidepressant lift. |
| Pinene | Pine, fir | Provides the laser focus and clarity, preventing the "brain fog" often associated with hybrids. |
| Caryophyllene | Funk, spice | Adds a weird, "meaty" or "cheesy" undertone to the pineapple that gives the smoke body. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: A distinct aroma of overripe pineapple and grapefruit, mixed with a sharp, almost "skunky" cheese note. It smells "loud" and exotic.
The Inhale: Sweet and light. It tastes like fruit punch or pineapple soda.
The Exhale: The sweetness turns musky. A lingering taste of citrus zest and damp earth.
⏳ The "Crystal Clear" Effect
Cinderella 99 is revered for the Clarity of the high.
The Spark (0–10 mins): It hits almost instantly, but without the "hammer" feeling of an OG. It feels like a light turning on in a dark room. Vision becomes "high definition."
The Levitation (10–60 mins): You feel weightless. This is a very "heady" high. It is fantastic for listening to music, visual art, or complex problem-solving. There is zero "couch lock."
The Ghost (60 mins+): The high is intense but clean. When it fades, it vanishes completely. There is no "burnout," no grogginess, and no need for a nap. It is the perfect "Lunch Break" strain.
⚠️ Authority Warning: While it is clear-headed, it can be visually distorting. At high doses, users report "tracers" or mild hallucinations. Do not drive on Cindy 99; your depth perception may be altered.
🏥 Medical Applications
A surgical tool for mental clarity and energy.
Chronic Fatigue: One of the best strains for getting people moving without the jitters of Green Crack.
Creativity Blocks: The "dissociative" nature of the high allows artists to see their work from a new perspective.
Mild Depression: The tropical scent and euphoric lift are instant mood shifters.
🌱 Growing Brief: Cultivation Data
Difficulty: Easy / "The Holy Grail."
Flowering Time: 50–55 Days (Insanely fast).
Structure: Short, bushy, and stocky. It does not stretch like a Haze.
Yield: High.
Architect's Tip: Cindy 99 is a low-nutrient feeder. Do not blast it with heavy salts. It prefers a lighter feeding schedule. If you overfeed, you will lose the delicate pineapple terpenes and just get a generic "green" taste.
🏁 Final Verdict
Cinderella 99 is the Time Traveler. It proved that the rules of nature could be bent. It delivered the Sativa experience of the tropics to the closet growers of the north. In the Architect's grid, it is the frequency of "Efficiency."