Pixie Stix strain guide
Pixie Stix is a hybrid from Exotic Genetix, bred from Grape Pie and Sherbert BX1. True to its candy name, people know it for a sweet grape and berry smell, and for a feel that reviewers usually call energetic and upbeat rather than heavy.
Where does Pixie Stix come from?
Pixie Stix comes from Exotic Genetix, a US breeder with a long catalogue of dessert-style crosses. The parents are Grape Pie, itself a cross of Cherry Pie and Grape Stomper, and Sherbert BX1, a backcross of Sherbert, the same line behind Sunset Sherbet. Sources agree on that pairing. A release date isn't well documented.
The name is a nod to the powdered candy in a paper straw, which fits the sugary smell most people describe.
What does Pixie Stix smell and taste like?
Expect sweet fruit first: grape and berry, with a candy-like edge. Some reviewers pick up citrus too, and a few mention a sharper skunky note underneath the sugar.
Myrcene is the terpene most often reported at the top, which fits the soft, fruity base. Published terpene data beyond that is thin, so treat any fuller breakdown with caution. The flavour tends to follow the smell, with grape and berries on the inhale and a creamy, dessert-like finish.
Pixie Stix effects: what people report
Reviewers most often describe Pixie Stix as energetic, euphoric and focused, with a happy mood and a relaxed body coming in behind it. For a strain with Grape Pie in its background, it gets called upbeat more often than sleepy.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints.
How strong is Pixie Stix?
Published listings put Pixie Stix at about 18% to 22% THC, with very little CBD. That is on the higher side of average, though not at the top end of modern dessert strains.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The numbers on your product's label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through what each one means.
Buying Pixie Stix in Canada
Pixie Stix is a less common name, so check the label for the producer and, if it's listed, the breeder. Similar candy names get used for unrelated strains.
If you find it, it may come as dried flower or pre-rolls. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds on to more of that sweet grape smell.
Pixie Stix vs Grape Pie
Grape Pie is one of Pixie Stix's parents, and the two share that sweet grape and berry smell. Grape Pie leans indica, with a peppery edge and a relaxed, happy reputation, and listings often put it a little higher in THC. Pixie Stix picks up a candier, more sherbet-like sweetness from its other parent and gets described as more energetic and focused. If you want grape with a calmer feel, start with Grape Pie. If you'd like the same fruit with a livelier reputation, try Pixie Stix.
Strains like Pixie Stix
If you like Pixie Stix, these are worth a look:
- Grape Pie: one of its parents, with the same grape and berry sweetness and a more relaxed reputation.
- Sunset Sherbet: from the Sherbert line behind its other parent, sweet and fruity with a creamy side.
- Cherry Pie: a grandparent through Grape Pie, with a tart cherry and earth smell.
- Jealousy: another strain bred from Sherbert BX1, sweet and gassy with a balanced feel.
