What Maui Wowie is
Leafly lists Maui Wowie, also known as Maui Waui and Mowie Wowie, as a classic sativa made from Hawaiian and a second parent that remains unknown, and says it originally comes from Hawaii. AllBud, which files it under Maui Waui, calls it a sativa-dominant hybrid, about 80% sativa and 20% indica, mostly found and grown in the Hawaiian Islands. Neither names a breeder.
Seed companies now sell their own versions: SeedFinder lists four, including one from Pua Mana Pakalolo, which says its line comes from Maui Wowie genetics of the 1960s and 1970s kept in Lower Nahiku, in the Hana area of Maui, and SeedFinder traces the strain back to a Hawaiian sativa. For more on old strains like this one, see what are legacy strains.
Look, smell and taste
Leafly's reviewers pick tropical, pineapple and citrus as the top flavours, and its description highlights sweet pineapple. AllBud describes buds covered in crystals and a smell of pine with citrus and lavender, and lists citrus, fruity, pineapple and sweet flavours, although its description also compares the taste to fresh hash.
Leafly's lab data puts myrcene first, then pinene and caryophyllene; the cannabis terpenes guide explains what terpenes are.
Effects people report
Leafly's reviewers most often report feeling energetic, uplifted and happy, and Leafly rates Maui Wowie as mostly energizing, describing high-energy euphoria and a light, creative feel. AllBud describes euphoria, a buzzing body and a good mood, with more focus and concentration, and calls it a day and morning choice.
The negatives Leafly users mention most are dry mouth, dry eyes and headache, and a few reviewers warn that it can feel strong for people new to sativas. Health Canada suggests starting with 1 or 2 puffs and waiting up to 30 minutes for the full effect, and its lower-risk guidelines say not to drive for at least 6 hours after using cannabis.
How strong is Maui Wowie?
Leafly shows 19% THC and 0% CBD and rates Maui Wowie higher in THC than average, while AllBud lists 20% to 28%. Modern batches and seed versions differ, so go by the THC figure on the label.
Related strains
Two strains connect to Maui Wowie through its offspring:
- Tropic Thunder: listed on Leafly as one of Maui Wowie's children.
- Romulan: Pua Mana Pakalolo crossed its Maui Wowie with Romulan to make Maui Haole, according to SeedFinder.
Buying Maui Wowie
The menu box on this page shows whether Maui Wowie is on the GasDank menu right now; if it is not, it lists in-stock sativa flower instead, and you can browse all sativa flower too. Look for lab-tested flower with clear THC and CBD numbers and a fresh, fruity smell. GasDank delivers same day across Toronto and the GTA, usually within 1 to 2 hours, and ships by mail order across Canada. Toronto and Mississauga have a $40 minimum with free delivery from $80 ($15 below that); the outer GTA has a $60 minimum with free delivery from $160 ($20 below that); mail order has no minimum and ships free from $150 ($20 below that). You must be 19 or older (21 in Quebec), and ID is checked.
