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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Unicorn

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 84% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
75%
Happy
57%
Euphoric
50%
Creative
50%
Uplifted
25%
Side Effect Percentage
Sedated
80%
Dry Eyes
50%
Dry Mouth
50%
Dizzy
25%

Purple Unicorn has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 12 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 84% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Purple Unicorn's primary terpenes are Limonene, Humulene, Myrcene, Camphene 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 Unicorn that includes: Chemical, Earthy, Herbal, Pungent and Spicy, ending with a blast of Chemical on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yummstown! Purple Unicorn has an aroma profile of Chemical, Earthy, Herbal, Pungent and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
0.23 - 0.26%
CBD
0.53 - 0.9%
CBN
0.1 - 0.28%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Unicorn presents Limonene, Humulene, Myrcene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes.

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 Unicorn 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 Unicorn should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Purple Unicorn. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Purple Unicornbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain