FAQ
Cinderella 99: frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people search most about Cinderella 99, each with its sources.
Is Cinderella 99 indica or sativa?
Sativa-dominant: Leafly calls it a sativa-dominant hybrid, Weedmaps and SeedFinder call it mostly sativa, and published splits run from over 60% sativa (Alchimia) to 85% (AllBud).1,2,3,4,5
What strain is Cinderella 99?
A sativa-dominant strain bred by Mr. Soul of Brothers Grimm Seeds and released in 1999.1,6 It descends from Princess, a plant grown from a seed found in a Jack Herer bud, crossed with Shiva Skunk and backcrossed to Princess.3
Are C99 and Cindy 99 the same as Cinderella 99?
Yes. Leafly lists C99, Cindy 99 and Cindy as other names for Cinderella 99, Weedmaps lists C99 and Cindy, and our lab data counts "Cinderella 99", "C99" and "Cindy 99" as one strain.1,2,7
Who bred Cinderella 99?
Mr. Soul, who started Brothers Grimm Seeds in 1996 with a partner known as Sly. Brothers Grimm closed in 2002 and was revived in Colorado in 2015.8,9
What are the parents of Cinderella 99?
Strain databases list Jack Herer and Shiva Skunk.1,5 The breeder’s account is more specific: a P94 male, from a Shiva Skunk line backcrossed to Princess, crossed back to Princess, a plant grown from a seed found in a Jack Herer bud.3
How much THC does Cinderella 99 have?
The median is 22.31% across 598 state lab tests; half of all results fall between 19.48% and 24.15%.7
Does Cinderella 99 have CBD?
Almost none: 224 of the 549 tests that reported CBD found none, and the highest result was 0.95%.7
What terpenes are in Cinderella 99?
Our lab data cannot say: only 5 of 598 tests report individual terpene values, too few for a profile.7 Total terpenes are reported more often: the median was 2.16% by weight across 520 tests.7
What does Cinderella 99 taste like?
Mostly citrus: Weedmaps flavor reports lead with citrus and lemon, and Leafly users list citrus, grapefruit and flowery.1,2 The breeder says it shares the sweet, fruity taste of its mother plant, Princess, whose scent he compares to tropical fruit and pineapple.3,10
What are the effects of Cinderella 99?
Leafly users most often report feeling energetic, uplifted and focused; the most-reported downsides are anxiety, paranoia and dry mouth. These are self-reports, not clinical findings.1
Is Cinderella 99 energizing or relaxing?
Energizing, by most accounts: Leafly rates it mostly energizing, and the breeder describes its high as "speedy".1,3
How long does Cinderella 99 take to flower?
About 50–63 days indoors for seed versions: SeedFinder lists about 50 days for the Brothers Grimm original, and Brothers Grimm gives 56–63 days for its current feminized seeds.3,6
Can Cinderella 99 be grown outdoors?
Yes, according to breeders and Weedmaps: Brothers Grimm lists its feminized seeds for indoor and outdoor growing, Weedmaps says it finishes outdoors in early October, and Female Seeds says its C99 finishes in mid-October in temperate and warmer climates.2,6,11
Is there a Cinderella 99 autoflower?
Dutch Passion’s Auto Cinderella Jack is an autoflowering cross of Cinderella 99 and Jack Herer with Magnum that SeedFinder lists at about 74 days of flowering.12 This site does not sell seeds.
Sources
- Leafly, Cinderella 99 strain information. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Weedmaps, Cinderella 99 strain page. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- SeedFinder, Cinderella 99 (Brothers Grimm), with the breeder’s account "The Cinderella Story" by MrSoul. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Alchimia, Cinderella 99 (Brothers Grimm Seeds), regular seeds. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- AllBud, Cinderella 99 marijuana strain information and reviews. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Brothers Grimm Seeds, Cinderella 99 feminized seeds. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0), cannabis_results: public state lab results (filtered and aggregated by Official Cannabis). Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Brothers Grimm Seeds, Brothers Grimm Seeds history. Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Carter’s Cannabis, Brother’s Grimm Seeds: an interview with cannabis breeder Mr Soul (2025-02-28). Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- Brothers Grimm Seeds, Cinderella 99 history: the official story of a legendary strain (2023-10-11). Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- SeedFinder, C99 (Female Seeds). Accessed Oct 3, 2026.
- SeedFinder, Auto Cinderella Jack (Dutch Passion). Accessed Oct 3, 2026.