Cinderella 88 by Fleur du Mal
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If you want to talk cannabis history, you can’t skip past Cinderella 88. Before Mr. Soul finalized his legendary Cinderella 99, there was Princess 88, a second backcross of his prized 'Princess' mother crossed to a P.75 male. Fleur du Mal Seeds managed to preserve this specific generation, offering us a raw, unfiltered time capsule back to 1998. This isn't some watered-down modern poly-hybrid; it’s the exact genetic recipe that paved the way for the fruity, high-THC sativas we take for granted today. C88 leans heavy to the sativa side—around 80 percent—and brings an old-school vigor that’s getting harder to find.
In the grow room, she's a reliable workhorse with serious resin production and a manageable stretch. But what growers really hunt for is that complex terpene profile. The aroma is this crazy blend of tropical fruit, crushed citrus, and a sharp floral spice with a little bit of hashy creaminess that sets it apart from the speedier, sharper C99. When you crack a jar, it doesn't just smell like sweet fruit; it has a deep, almost piney funk backing it up. And the smoke? It delivers a soaring, euphoric head high that hits you right behind the eyes, firing up creativity without dragging you down with heavy body fatigue.
Veteran forum growers still rave about finding that perfect Princess-leaning pheno in these packs. You’ll hear stories on Overgrow about guys keeping a C88 mother alive for years because it just consistently dumps resin and yields top-tier daytime smoke. It’s a true breeder's building block and a straight-up nostalgic trip for anyone lucky enough to score the beans. Whether you’re popping them to hunt a classic mother or just want to experience the raw genetics that built the Grimm empire, Cinderella 88 is an absolute must-run.
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| Breeder | Fleur du Mal |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±56 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Cinderella 88 × Cinderella 99 |
| Descendants | C 13, Cinderella 88, P94, P94, White Nurse |
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Growing Cinderella 88: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Cinderella 88 or Cinderella 99 will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Cinderella 88 FAQ
How long does Cinderella 88 take to flower?
Cinderella 88 typically flowers in around 56 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Cinderella 88 an indica or a sativa?
Cinderella 88 is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Cinderella 88?
Cinderella 88 was bred from Cinderella 88 × Cinderella 99 by Fleur du Mal.
What environment does Cinderella 88 like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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