Maui Wowie — strain profile, effects & genetics
Maui Wowie is the archetype of the tropical sativa — light, creative, happy high with pineapple sweetness. Hippie-era legend.
Maui Wowie is a Sativa (Hawaiianische Landrasse) with 17–20 % THC and < 1 % CBD. Effects: energising, creative, happy, social. Dominant terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene. Aroma: Pineapple, tropical fruit, sweet citrus.
Short definition
Maui Wowie is a Sativa strain bred from Hawaiianische Landrasse. Origin: Maui, Hawaii, 1960er.
Maui Wowie is the archetype of the tropical sativa — light, creative, happy high with pineapple sweetness. Hippie-era legend.
Type & Genetics & origin
Type: Sativa.
Genetics: Hawaiianische Landrasse.
THC and CBD levels
Typical values in well-bred phenotypes: THC 17–20 %, CBD < 1 %. In Switzerland, hemp flowers under 1% THC are sold legally as CBD cannabis; psychoactive phenotypes are only accessible via the controlled pilot trials or a doctor's prescription.
Effects
Reported effects: energising, creative, happy, social.
As with any strain, the experience depends on dose, tolerance, set and setting.
FAQ
Is Maui Wowie Indica or Sativa?
Maui Wowie is a Sativa.
Is Maui Wowie strong?
Typically 17–20 % THC — so moderate.
Which terpenes dominate in Maui Wowie?
Mainly Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene.
Does Maui Wowie make you sleepy?
Not really — the effect is energetic and cerebral.
Is Maui Wowie legal in Switzerland?
As a CBD version (< 1% THC) yes. THC-rich genetics are only accessible via the pilot trials or a medical prescription.
Maui Wowie Strain — Effects, Genetics, THC & Terpenes (2026)