THC
9.5–13.2%
Middle half of 27 lab tests · median 10.28%
CBD
0.2%
Middle half of 15 lab tests · median 0.13%
Genetics Split
Purple Elephant is an 80% indica cross of Purple Urkle and Elephant Bud that delivers grape flavors and a tingly, sleepy, and relaxed effect.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 27 flower lab tests of samples sold as Purple Elephant by Analytical360, 2012–2016. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Terpenes by weight · total 2.5% median
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
Terpene Profile
Relative levels from lab and source data.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
13.2% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
8–10 weeks
Difficulty
moderate
Height (Indoor)
80-120cm
Yield (Indoor)
350-450 g/m²
About Purple Elephant
This 80% indica-dominant hybrid is a cross between Purple Urkle and Elephant Bud. Growing this variety is considered a moderate challenge, with plants reaching indoor heights of 80 to 120cm. After a flowering period of 8 to 10 weeks, growers can expect a yield of 350 to 450 g/m². The flavor profile is a delightful combination of sweet grape and earthy notes, a result of its caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene, and linalool terpenes. With THC content testing between 15% and 17%, the effects are distinctly physical and soothing. Users often report feeling relaxed, sleepy, and tingly, accompanied by a sense of euphoria and happiness. These traits make it a common choice for those seeking relief from stress, pain, and insomnia. The plant's lineage ensures a classic purple experience, emphasizing heavy relaxation and a rich, fruity aroma that stands out in any garden, regardless of the unknown breeder origins.
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Bred from Purple Elephant
3 crosses in our database list Purple Elephant as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Elephant
Is Purple Elephant an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Purple Elephant is classified as a hybrid cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Purple Urkle × Elephant Bud.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Purple Elephant?
Purple Elephant: 10.3% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
What are the common effects of Purple Elephant?
Our data sources report these effects for Purple Elephant: euphoric, happy, relaxed, sleepy. Individual experiences vary.
What does Purple Elephant taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of earthy, grape, sweet and terpenes such as Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene Oxide, Humulene for Purple Elephant.
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