Studio 54 Stardust Auto by Sweet Seeds

Studio 54 Stardust Auto takes a West Coast clone with a big reputation and drops it into a quick, tidy autoflower. Sweet Seeds paired the Californian Studio 54 (Sunset Sherbert x OZ Kush #54) with its own Red Strawberry Banana Auto (SWS90), and the result is a fifth-generation automatic that carries tropical mango-banana sweetness, 20–25% THC and a thick frosting of resin.

The plants stay manageable at 50–110 cm (20–43 in), building a mostly indica frame that is compact yet well branched. Buds come in dense and glittering, and some phenotypes take on purple and reddish tones as they ripen, which makes this a striking choice for growers who like colorful jars and colorful extractions.

Released by Sweet Seeds in February 2025 under variety code SWS116, it runs from germination to harvest in about 8 weeks, with yields of 400–500 g/m² (1.31–1.64 oz/ft²) indoors.

Lineage: Studio 54 Meets Red Strawberry Banana Auto

The autoflowering backbone is a selected line of Red Strawberry Banana Auto, itself built from Red Poison Auto (SWS39) and Strawberry Banana. Into that base, the breeder introduced an elite Studio 54 clone, a Sunset Sherbert x OZ Kush #54 hybrid prized for potency and a loud nose.

On paper the split is 61.7% indica, 37.5% sativa and just 0.8% ruderalis. That tiny ruderalis share is what you would expect from a modern fifth-generation auto: enough to trigger flowering on its own, not enough to dilute the photoperiod-style quality.

Aroma, Flavor and Effect

Open a cured jar and ripe mango hits first, followed by soft banana and a candy-like sweetness. Underneath sits a light earthy layer that keeps the fruit from tasting one-dimensional. The smoke carries the same tropical profile, sweet on the inhale and gently earthy on the finish.

The effect opens on a cheerful, clear-headed note. Ideas flow, conversation feels easy and the imagination tends to wander in interesting directions. As the session settles, a balanced body relaxation arrives without clouding the mind, so it suits creative afternoons as well as laid-back evenings.

Growing Studio 54 Stardust Auto Indoors and Outdoors

Indoors, run 18/6 or 20/4 light from seed to harvest; there is no need to switch to 12/12 because flowering starts on its own after a few weeks of growth. Sow directly into the final pot (11–15 L / 3–4 gal works well) to avoid transplant setbacks, keep feeding moderate and use LST from week 2–3 to open the canopy.

Outdoors, plant after the last frost in a sunny spot with a rich, airy soil mix. Each plant can return 50–150 g/plant (1.8–5.3 oz/plant) in roughly 8 weeks from germination, which leaves room for more than one run per season in warm climates. Keep an eye on humidity late in flowering, since the dense buds pack tightly.

Cooler nights in the final weeks can bring out the purple and red hues.

Studio 54 Stardust Auto Characteristics

Strain type	Feminized autoflowering (5th generation)
Variety code	SWS116
Genetics	Studio 54 (Sunset Sherbert x OZ Kush #54) x Red Strawberry Banana Auto (SWS90)
Indica/Sativa	61.7% Indica / 37.5% Sativa / 0.8% Ruderalis
THC	20–25%
CBD	0.1%
Effect	Stimulating, creative, relaxing
Aroma/Flavor	Sweet, fruity, mango, banana, earthy
Indoor yield	400–500 g/m² (1.31–1.64 oz/ft²)
Outdoor yield	50–150 g/plant (1.8–5.3 oz/plant)
Seed to harvest	8 weeks from germination (indoors and outdoors)
Height	50–110 cm (20–43 in)
Best cultivation technique	LST in early growth; 18/6 or 20/4 light from seed to harvest

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