Purple Zkittlez strain guide
Purple Zkittlez is an indica-leaning cross of Purple Punch and Zkittlez. People know it for a grape, berry and floral smell and a calm, happy feel that often turns sleepy. You may also see it sold as Purple Z.
Where does Purple Zkittlez come from?
Sources agree on the parents: Purple Punch, the grape-sweet indica, and Zkittlez, the fruity candy strain now also sold as The Original Z. The breeder is less settled. It's most often credited to Ethos Genetics, while another seed listing names Inseedious Seeds for its version of the same cross.
The name Purple Z is used too, partly because the Zkittlez name itself was changed to The Original Z. Ethos has also released a related line called Purple Zkittlez RBX, a separate plant bred further with other genetics.
What does Purple Zkittlez smell and taste like?
Expect grape first, then berry and a soft floral, violet-like note. Some people also mention vanilla, and one grow listing describes a spicy, herbal side.
Published terpene results put terpinolene first, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Terpinolene brings a fresh, floral lift, pinene a piney note and caryophyllene some pepper. The flavour is sweet and fruity, mostly grape and berry.
Purple Zkittlez effects: what people report
People most often describe Purple Zkittlez as relaxed, happy and sleepy, with some calling it giggly or talkative early on. Most reports lean calm, though one grow listing describes it as more energetic and creative, which shows how much cuts can differ.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the usual complaint, and some people mention feeling anxious, paranoid or dizzy, or getting the munchies.
How strong is Purple Zkittlez?
Listings put Purple Zkittlez at about 13% to 19% THC, with very little CBD. That's lower than many newer strains, though the related RBX line is listed much higher, so read your label rather than going by the name.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains the numbers you'll see.
Buying Purple Zkittlez in Canada
Watch for the different names: Purple Zkittlez, Purple Z and Purple Zkittlez RBX may all turn up, and the RBX version is a different plant.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, since fresher flower holds more of the grape smell.
Purple Zkittlez vs Zkittlez
Zkittlez is one parent, and both share a sweet, fruity nose. Zkittlez reads more like a mixed bag of candy, with grapefruit and tropical fruit alongside the grape, while Purple Zkittlez narrows in on grape and adds a floral note from the Purple Punch side. Their terpene results differ too: Zkittlez usually leads with caryophyllene, Purple Zkittlez with terpinolene. Both get called calm and happy, but Purple Zkittlez reports lean sleepier. If you want the full candy mix, start with Zkittlez. If grape is your favourite part, try Purple Zkittlez.
Strains like Purple Zkittlez
If you like Purple Zkittlez, these are the closest matches:
- Zkittlez: one parent, with a fruity candy smell and a calm reputation.
- Purple Punch: the other parent, sweet grape and berry with a heavy, relaxed feel.
- Granddaddy Purple: a classic grape-forward indica that sits in Purple Punch's family tree.
- Purple Runtz: another purple, candy-sweet strain from the Zkittlez side of the family.
