Purple Alien
An indica-dominant masterpiece crossing Purple Alien Kush with Tahoe Alien—renowned for its deep purple hues, exotic terpene profile, and powerful medicinal effects.
What is Purple Alien?
Purple Alien is an otherworldly creation from Alien Genetics, a breeder renowned for producing exceptional alien-themed strains with stunning visual appeal and potent effects. This strain is a cross between Purple Alien Kush and Tahoe Alien, creating a genetic powerhouse that combines the best traits from both legendary parent strains.
Purple Alien is a true flower-focused cultivar, bred specifically for superior smokeable flower quality rather than extraction. It excels in bag appeal, with deep purple and violet coloration, dense trichome coverage, and a complex terpene profile that captivates connoisseurs. The strain delivers powerful medicinal effects with a balanced high that soothes both body and mind. When properly cultivated, Purple Alien produces some of the most visually stunning and therapeutically effective cannabis available, making it a must-have for growers seeking premium flower genetics.
Terpene Profile
The Purple Alien terpene profile is an exotic bouquet that lives up to its otherworldly name. The aroma leads with sweet grape and berry notes, followed by earthy pine and subtle fuel undertones from its Alien lineage. There's a creamy, almost floral quality that emerges on the exhale, creating a complex sensory experience that enchants from first smell to final toke.
Growing Purple Alien
Purple Alien is a rewarding cultivar for intermediate to experienced growers who appreciate striking visual genetics. It typically flowers in 8-9 weeks and responds beautifully to cooler nighttime temperatures, which enhance the purple coloration. The plants exhibit classic indica structure with sturdy branching and dense, resinous bud development throughout the canopy.
Key Growing Tips
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TrainingBenefits from LST and topping to manage height and maximize light penetration
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TemperatureCool nights (60-65°F) in final weeks unlock stunning purple and violet hues
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Harvest TimingWait for 20-30% amber trichomes for maximum potency and full terpene development
Purple Alien is a premium flower strain - not ideal for hash washing. Handle buds gently during harvest and trimming to preserve the thick trichome layer and maintain its exotic grape-berry-fuel aroma profile.
Flower Quality & Visual Appeal
Purple Alien is a true connoisseur flower strain, bred for smokeable quality rather than extraction. The buds are exceptionally dense and display breathtaking purple, violet, and deep green coloration that makes this strain instantly recognizable. Trichome coverage is heavy, creating a frosty appearance that glistens under light. The resin is oily and aromatic, preserving the exotic terpene profile through proper curing.
Effects & Experience
The Purple Alien effects are powerfully relaxing with a balanced mind-body experience. The high begins with a gentle cerebral uplift that eases tension and promotes calm mental clarity. This quickly transitions into deep physical relaxation that spreads throughout the body, making it ideal for evening use, pain relief, and sleep support.
Best Clone Pairings
Looking to diversify your garden while maintaining premium flower quality? These clones pair perfectly with Purple Alien's growth characteristics and flower-focused genetics:
Frequently Asked Questions
Purple Alien is a cross between Purple Alien Kush and Tahoe Alien, both legendary strains from Alien Genetics. This combination creates a powerful indica-dominant hybrid with stunning purple coloration and exceptional medicinal properties.
Purple Alien is not ideal for bubble hash or rosin extraction. It is bred as a premium flower strain with exceptional smokeable quality, stunning bag appeal, and complex terpenes that shine best when consumed as flower.
Purple Alien typically flowers in 56-63 days (8-9 weeks). For maximum purple coloration and terpene development, many growers take it to the full 9 weeks with cooler nighttime temperatures in late flower.
Purple Alien is best suited for intermediate to experienced growers. While it is not overly finicky, achieving the signature purple coloration and maximum terpene expression requires attention to environmental controls, particularly temperature management in late flower.
