Disco is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from Wedding Cake and Lime Vines, known for a candied key lime and vanilla cream flavor with a gassy finish. It was bred by Fountainhead Seeds and selected by Berner and the Cookies team. Leafly reviewers describe its effects as mostly energizing, with a strong but functional cerebral buzz.
Disco Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | DCO |
| Lineage | Wedding Cake × Lime Vines |
| Breeder / origin | Fountainhead Seeds, selected by Berner and the Cookies team |
| Aroma and flavor | key lime, sweet candy, vanilla cream, gas, candied lime, vanilla, diesel, berry |
| Reported effects | euphoric, energetic, giggly, uplifted |
| Best for | daytime use, social settings, functional sessions |
| Flowering time | About 63 days |
Where Disco Comes From
Disco comes from Fountainhead Seeds, which crossed Wedding Cake with a plant called Lime Vines. Both Leafly and SeedFinder give the same pairing and the same breeder, and SeedFinder adds that the keeper was picked by Berner and the team at Cookies, which released it as part of a collaboration. SeedFinder lists Lime Vines as an unknown strain, so only the Wedding Cake side of the family is documented.
The strain has never been sold as feminized seed, according to SeedFinder, so it spreads as clones grown by licensed cultivators under the Cookies name and others. Leafly featured it among its monthly top strain picks in 2026. A few shops list a Disco Diesel that may or may not be the same plant, so check the lineage on the label if that matters to you.
Disco Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly’s 16 reader reports most often describe Disco as euphoric, energetic and giggly, and the site calls its effects mostly energizing. The breeder pitches it as potent yet functional, a strain that can fit any time of day. Expect a quick lift in mood and a busy, talkative head high rather than heavy sedation, with the Wedding Cake side adding some body comfort as it wears on.
That makes it a reasonable pick for an afternoon with friends or a creative task. As with any newer strain with little published lab data, start with a small amount; Leafly’s description calls the cerebral buzz potent, and that can tip into restlessness for sensitive users.
Disco Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The breeder describes an aroma that reeks of key lime, sweet candy, vanilla cream and gas, and Leafly’s write-up talks about a mouthful of candied lime with a creamy vanilla diesel aftertaste. Leafly’s reader-tagged flavors are different (strawberry, berry and grapefruit), which may reflect differences between growers’ cuts. The vanilla and gas fit what Wedding Cake usually passes on, while the lime is the signature of the Lime Vines side.
The buds are green with purple patches, packed with calyxes and covered in thick orange hairs that give them a glittery look, according to Leafly. No terpene lab data was published in the sources we checked.
Side Effects and How to Use Disco
Leafly reviewers list dry mouth and headache as the most common negatives. Because the high is heady and energetic, larger doses may feel racy for people prone to anxiety.
If you are new to Disco, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Disco for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often say they reach for Disco during anxiety (50%), stress (21%) and fatigue (14%). These figures come from a small number of reviews and are personal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Disco
- Flowering: About 63 days
- Environment: Indoor, outdoor or greenhouse
SeedFinder lists a flowering time of about 63 days and says the strain can be grown indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse. It has never been released as feminized seed, so home growers would need a clone. No yield or height figures were published in the sources we checked.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Disco
- Wedding Cake: its documented parent
- Lime Sorbet: another lime-forward dessert hybrid
- Key Lime Pie: a similar sweet lime and cream profile
- Lemon Cherry Gelato: a dessert hybrid with a bright citrus top note
- Gelato: a creamy, uplifting Cookies-family hybrid
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Where to Buy Disco
Dispensary menus change every week, and Disco may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Market 96 – S Wells Street and Ivy Hall – Damen. In Tacoma, browse Tacoma dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Mary Mart and The Joint Tacoma. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Disco FAQ
Is Disco indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid, and Leafly reviewers describe its effects as mostly energizing.
What is Disco a cross of?
Wedding Cake crossed with Lime Vines, a plant with undocumented parents.
Who bred Disco?
Fountainhead Seeds bred it, and Berner and the Cookies team selected the release cut.
What does Disco taste like?
Candied key lime with vanilla cream and a gassy, diesel finish.
Can you buy Disco seeds?
SeedFinder says it has never been sold as feminized seed, so it circulates as clones.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.