How to Grow Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular
Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular is a heavily indica strain built around a bright, citrus-and-orange flavour. It pairs a medium 15–22% THC with a notable 2% CBD and a happy, relaxed, talkative effect, on a compact plant grown from regular seeds, making it a favourite with breeders and purists.
Built from Orange Velvet crossed with Cinderella 99, this is an 80% indica, 20% sativa strain that marries a sweet, fruity citrus profile with a resinous, indica-leaning structure. The Cinderella 99 side also carries a hint of Jack Herer heritage into the mix.
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Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular
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THC | 15% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | Low |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99
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THC | 15% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Low |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
As a regular strain, it produces both male and female plants, which makes it ideal if you want to breed or preserve this citrusy line. You can see the full genetics and buy Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular seeds on the strain page, or find your strain across the whole catalogue.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 15–22% (medium) |
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| CBD | 2% |
| Lineage | Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 |
| Type | Regular |
| Genetics | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield | Low |
| Yield indoor | 1.15 oz/ft² (350 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 28.22 oz/plant (800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | For experienced growers |
| Flavors | Citrus, Fruity, Mango, Orange, Sweet |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Talkative |
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Climate and Where to Grow It
Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular does well in a temperate climate with mild, steady conditions and good light. It is an adaptable plant that performs both outdoors and in a controlled indoor tent, and it stays compact at around 1.2 m.
Outdoors it finishes around October, and here it really shines: a single plant can bring in a huge 800 g in a good spot, far more than its modest indoor figure suggests. Indoors it is a lighter producer at around 350 g/m², so it rewards an efficient, well-lit setup. Keep humidity in check as the buds fill in to protect the citrusy resin.
Indoors, aim for daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C) and keep steady airflow through the canopy. Its short stature makes it a good fit for height-limited spaces.
Working with Regular Seeds
Because these are regular seeds, roughly half your plants will be male and half female. For a bud harvest you need the females, which show thin white pistils (hairs) at the nodes a couple of weeks into flowering. Males instead form small round pollen sacs, and you remove them before they open so they cannot pollinate the females.
If you want to breed or make your own seeds, this is exactly where regular genetics shine: keep a healthy male and let it pollinate a chosen female to preserve this citrusy Orange Velvet line. For most growers the plan is simple: identify the sexes early, cull the males, and let the females finish into resinous, seedless flowers.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
This is a moderate feeder, so there is no need to push nutrients hard, especially given its lighter indoor yield. Start low, build up gently as the plant asks, and taper off for the final flush so the citrus-orange flavour stays clean.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8–1.2 | Build the frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds form |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to a 12/12 light cycle, bloom runs about 8–10 weeks. The indica dominance shows in the structure: compact spacing and dense, resinous buds on a short, bushy frame rather than long, stretchy branches.
Keep the canopy open so light reaches the lower bud sites and make the most of a plant that is a lighter producer indoors. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber heads for the fullest, most balanced expression, and run a short plain-water flush in the last week or two before you cut.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15–18°C) and 55–60% humidity for 7–14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry preserves the bright citrus-orange aroma and stops the buds drying unevenly.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure brings the sweet, orange-mango character forward and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this citrusy cross deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular is a resinous plant, so the trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of concentrate from material most growers simply throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular is all about bright citrus and orange, with sweet, fruity mango notes on top. It is a juicy, dessert-like profile that comes straight from its Orange Velvet parent, and it is one of the strain’s biggest selling points.
Six terpenes shape it. Limonene drives the zesty citrus and orange character; myrcene anchors a sweet, fruity, mango-like base; caryophyllene adds a peppery, spicy warmth; pinene brings a clean, fresh pine edge; humulene adds a woody, earthy depth; and linalool rounds it off with a soft floral note. Together they give a sweet, citrus-forward flavour with real brightness.
Effects and Best Use
With its 80% indica base, Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular is reported as happy, relaxed and talkative. It is a pleasant, sociable profile that stays balanced rather than heavy, with a cheerful lift from its citrusy, Cinderella 99 side.
The medium 15–22% THC, paired with a notable 2% CBD, keeps it approachable rather than overpowering, so it is easy to enjoy. That balanced effect and the standout orange-citrus flavour make it a characterful choice, especially for growers who enjoy working with regular genetics.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular is a demanding grow listed for experienced growers, so plan for its regular genetics and dense buds.
- Sort the males early: as a regular strain it produces both sexes, so check pre-flowers and pull the males early unless you are keeping one for breeding.
- Grow it outdoors for the yield: its indoor yield is modest but a single outdoor plant can reach far more, so give it room in the ground or a big pot in the sun.
- Watch the humidity: as an 80% indica its buds are dense and trap moisture, so keep flowering humidity down and run a fan to prevent bud rot.
Expert tip: the bright citrus, orange and mango flavour is its signature and fades with heat. Dry slowly in a cool, dark room and cure in jars so that sweet, fruity character holds up after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular indica or sativa?
It is strongly indica-dominant, at 80% indica and 20% sativa, though its effect stays fairly bright, happy and sociable. That indica build gives dense buds, so keep humidity down and air moving, and manage the plant’s OG-style density so light reaches the lower colas in flower.
How long does it take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle, with outdoor plants finishing around October. Its dense buds benefit from good airflow through that window, so keep a fan moving air across the canopy and check trichomes toward the end to catch your preferred ripeness.
Are these feminized seeds?
No. These are regular seeds, so they produce both male and female plants. Remove the males early if you only want buds, or keep one for breeding. Check the pre-flowers in early bloom so you catch the males before they open and pollinate the females you want to flower.
What does Orange Velvet x Cinderella 99 Regular taste like?
Expect a bright citrus and orange flavour with sweet, fruity mango notes, driven by its limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene and pinene terpenes. Those citrus notes fade with heat, so dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars to keep that fresh, fruity character after harvest.
How much does it yield?
Indoor yield is modest at 1.15 oz/ft² (350 g/m²), but a single outdoor plant can reach up to 28.22 oz (800 g) in a good season. That gap means it shines outdoors with room and sun, where you can give it the space to build that big per-plant harvest.
Is it a good strain for breeding?
Yes. As regular seeds it produces males and females, so you can keep a male to pollinate a female and preserve or work this citrusy line. That is exactly why experienced growers and breeders seek out the regular format rather than a feminized version of a flavourful strain like this one.
