Holy Princess F Santa Maria X Cinderella 99 X Chocolate Cheese M
Santa Maria × Cinderella 99 × Chocolate Cheese
This purpose-built hybrid cultivar combines a sativa-leaning mother with a terpene-rich, old-school skunk-chocolate male. It offers bright, tropical-fruity aromas layered with cocoa, earthy, and funky undertones, while maintaining a manageable plant size and dense resin production.
Appearance and Morphology
Mature flowers are medium-dense, covered in a crystalline layer of trichomes. Calyces form conical spears and chunky crowns, with coloration ranging from lime to forest green and copper to tangerine pistils. Some phenotypes may display purple streaks under cool nighttime temperatures. The leaves are medium-narrow, reflecting the strain's sativa influence, with robust leaf mass and moderate petiole length.
Buds exhibit an above-average bud-to-leaf ratio, which can reduce trimming time. Trichome heads are predominantly capitate-stalked, making them well-suited for solventless extraction methods. Overall plant height is manageable indoors, typically reaching 80-120 cm after a moderate vegetative period.
Aroma and Flavor
The initial aroma presents bright, tropical notes of pineapple and candied citrus, reminiscent of its Cinderella 99 heritage, complemented by a sandalwood-incense thread from the Santa Maria lineage. Upon grinding, the influence of the Chocolate Cheese male emerges, revealing aromas of cocoa nibs, roasted coffee, and a savory cheddar funk.
The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, with a complex interplay of tropical fruit, floral incense, and sweet citrus on the palate, grounded by undertones of cocoa, nuts, and a distinct skunky cheese funk. This layered bouquet evolves and deepens with curing.
Effects
This hybrid is noted for its balanced effects, stemming from its sativa-leaning and indica-influenced parentage. Consumers can expect a clear-headed euphoria and an uplifting sensation, characteristic of the Cinderella 99 and Santa Maria lines.
The Chocolate Cheese male contributes depth and complexity, potentially adding a grounding physical sensation that complements the cerebral clarity. The overall experience is often described as serene and uplifting, suitable for daytime or evening use.
Terpenes and Cannabinoids
Holy Princess F x Chocolate Cheese M is a THC-dominant cultivar with CBD levels typically below 1%. Potency is generally reported in the 16-22% THC range, with some phenotypes potentially reaching higher under optimal growing conditions. The terpene profile is complex, with likely lead terpenes including terpinolene, beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, and humulene.
Other terpenes that may be present include pinene, limonene, ocimene, and linalool. The interplay of these cannabinoids and terpenes contributes to the strain's distinct aroma, flavor, and effects profile, with a potential tug-of-war between terpinolene and caryophyllene in the dominant terpene slots.
Growing Characteristics
Growers can expect a flowering window of approximately 56–65 days indoors. The plant exhibits a moderate stretch of 1.5–2x after the light cycle flip and generally maintains a medium-to-high calyx-to-leaf ratio, which aids in trimming. The structure is manageable, with moderate internodal spacing.
This cultivar is well-suited for indoor cultivation, benefiting from techniques like SCROG nets or multi-top manifolds. Its robust resin density and favorable bud structure also make it suitable for connoisseur flower production and solventless extraction.
Origins and Lineage
Holy Princess F (Santa Maria x Cinderella 99) x Chocolate Cheese M is a hybrid bred by crossing Holy Princess F, a combination of the Brazilian landrace-derived Santa Maria and the popular Cinderella 99, with a Chocolate Cheese male. This lineage aims to merge the fast-flowering, clear-headed sativa traits of Holy Princess F with the terpene density and complex aroma of Chocolate Cheese.
Santa Maria contributes a serene, uplifting high and floral, spicy notes, while Cinderella 99 is known for its speed, clarity, and terpinolene-forward bouquet. The Chocolate Cheese male, often derived from Chocolope and Cheese lines, introduces deep cocoa, coffee, and pungent skunky cheese characteristics, enhancing aroma complexity and bud structure.