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63d · moderate
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Velvet Pie effects are mostly calming.
Velvet Pie is a modern hybrid strain derived from the genetics of Black Cherry Pie. Known for its versatile cultivation requirements, the plant flourishes in both indoor and outdoor environments. Growers can expect a high yield from this variety, which reaches maturity after a 67-day flowering period and is considered to be of moderate difficulty regarding its maintenance and care. The strain has proven to be a significant genetic building block, serving as a parent to notable offspring including Dosi Pie and Velvet Soda Bx.
The sensory profile of Velvet Pie is defined by a complex terpene hierarchy, led by caryophyllene and supplemented by limonene, humulene, and linalool. This primary aromatic foundation is further nuanced by beta-pinene, valencene, bisabolol, pinene, and myrcene. Completing the chemical composition are trace amounts of camphene, borneol, caryophyllene-oxide, terpinolene, and geraniol. This diverse combination dictates the strain's distinct olfactory and flavor characteristics.
As a THC-dominant variety, Velvet Pie is primarily sought for its ability to induce feelings of being relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These therapeutic effects make it a frequent choice for users managing stress, physical pain, and sleep difficulties. Through its documented influence on lines such as Dosi Pie and Velvet Soda Bx, Velvet Pie has secured a functional place in modern hybrid breeding programs, balancing consistent yields with sought-after experiential outcomes.
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
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%
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.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Primary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
Limonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Velvet Pie.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Siblings
Share parent black cherry pie
Offspring — 2 strains bred from Velvet Pie
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Seeds availableVelvet Pie is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Velvet Pie is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
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.