Purple Alien strain guide
Purple Alien, also listed as Purple Alien OG, is a hybrid said to come from an Alien strain and Tahoe OG. People describe a sweet, earthy smell and a heavy, relaxed feel. It is a thinly documented name, so the details below come with caveats.
Where does Purple Alien come from?
Two strain databases both tie Purple Alien to Tahoe OG and an Alien strain. They don't agree on which one: two strain databases's description say Alien Kush, while one strain database's genetics section lists Alien OG. Another database also admits the exact genetics are unknown.
We have left the parents out of the record for that reason. Other strains with similar names exist too, including a Purple Alien Kush and a seed-company Purple Aliens, with different parents, so don't assume they are the same plant.
What does Purple Alien smell and taste like?
One strain database describes floral and sweet notes with a hint of pine and soil. Another database lists lavender, earthy and grape, and reviewers mention a skunky note.
One strain database puts myrcene first, then pinene and caryophyllene. Another database publishes no terpene data, so this rests on a single listing.
Purple Alien effects: what people report
Reports lean toward relaxed, euphoric and sleepy, with a calming body feel. One strain database also mentions a clear-headed side, and the two reviewers there called it strong.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and there are very few reviews to go on. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the most common complaints, and one listing mentions paranoia.
How strong is Purple Alien?
One strain database shows about 19% THC and another database lists 24%, though that database also says potency figures for this strain are largely a mystery. With that little data, the real range could be wider.
If you are new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your batch's label matter more than the strain name. See our guide to reading cannabis labels.
Buying Purple Alien in Canada
Because several strains share this name, read the label or producer description to see which one you are getting. You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls, though availability varies.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its aroma.
Purple Alien vs Alien OG
Alien OG is the better-documented strain, a hybrid of Tahoe OG and Alien Kush that began as a Bay Area clone. Purple Alien is listed with a nearly identical family tree, which is why the two are easy to mix up. Alien OG reads as classic piney, lemony OG with some fuel, while Purple Alien is described as sweeter and more floral, with a touch of grape. If you want the well-known OG profile, start with Alien OG. If sweeter and floral sounds better, try Purple Alien.
Strains like Purple Alien
If you like Purple Alien, these are the closest matches:
- Alien OG: the closest relative by name and family tree, with a classic OG profile.
- Alien Kush: the Alien parent named in most listings.
- Tahoe OG: the other named parent, earthy and piney.
- Purple Kush: a classic purple strain with a sweet, earthy, relaxed reputation.
