Island Sweet Pie
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Island Sweet Pie effects are mostly calming.
Island Sweet Pie
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Terpenes
Island Sweet Pie effects are mostly calming.
Island Sweet Pie is a modern hybrid-sativa cultivar bred through the crossing of Island Sweet Skunk and Sour Diesel IBL. This genetic combination results in a plant that produces a high yield and typically reaches harvest after a 70-day flowering period. The strain offers moderate cultivation difficulty and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Its reach in breeding circles has been expansive, as it serves as a progenitor for several notable offspring, including Alien Sweet Candy, Grapefruit and Banana, Island Sweet Diesel, and Platinum Sweet Skunk.
Regarding its chemical composition, this THC-dominant strain possesses an extensive terpene profile led by myrcene, terpinolene, and caryophyllene, followed by limonene, beta-pinene, humulene, pinene, and linalool. The composition further includes nerolidol, bisabolol, isopulegol, caryophyllene-oxide, camphene, ocimene, p-cymene, eucalyptol, and guaiol. This complex array of compounds dictates the sensory experience, grounding the profile in a nuanced terpene hierarchy that emphasizes the primary roles of myrcene and terpinolene in determining the strain's aromatic and flavor profile.
Users of Island Sweet Pie report effects that are primarily creative, uplifted, and euphoric. Given these characteristics, the strain is well-suited for use cases involving creative endeavors, social engagements, and tasks requiring mental focus. Its genetic legacy continues to influence modern cultivation, as evidenced by its established list of progeny that carry forward its distinct hybrid-sativa traits.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| terpinolene | ~28% | herbal | creative · social |
| caryophyllene | ~12% | spicy | relaxing · social |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~28%
herbal
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PMC11060501: antinociception via NO/PGE2/TNF-α inhibition; associated with cerebral sativa profiles; least clinically characterised of major terpenes.
~12%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Island Sweet Pie.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Siblings
Share parents island sweet skunk / sour diesel ibl
Offspring — 4 strains bred from Island Sweet Pie
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Island Sweet Pie indica or sativa?
Island Sweet Pie is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Island Sweet Pie?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Terpinolene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Island Sweet Pie good for daytime use?
Island Sweet Pie is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.