Purple Elephant

Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Elephant

a.k.a. Elephant Purple
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 75% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
94%
Euphoric
55%
Happy
53%
Uplifted
38%
Sleepy
36%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
29%
Dry Eyes
11%
Dry Eyes
11%
Dizzy
1%
Dry Mouth
4%

Purple Elephant has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 16 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 75% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted and Sleepy effects of Purple Elephant produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Elephant has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Insomnia and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Purple Elephant's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Ocimene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Purple Elephant that includes: Earthy, Grape and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yes, SIR! Purple Elephant has an aroma profile of Earthy, Fruity, Grape and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 25%
CBD
0.5%
CBN
0.08 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Elephant presents Myrcene, Ocimene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 25%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.5%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Purple Elephant is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Elephant should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

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The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Purple Elephant. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Purple Elephantat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe