Purple Fire
Purple Fire
Also known as: Purple Fire OG, Fire Purple
Overview
Purple Fire is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through crossing the iconic The Purps X White Fire strains. Named for its celebrity parentage and gorgeous appearance, Purple Fire is the perfect choice for any hybrid lover who appreciates a great taste, too. Purple Fire emerged in the mid-to-late 2010s, a period marked by heavy experimentation combining legacy purple lines with OG- and Kush-derived genetics. Breeders wanted to retain the photogenic anthocyanin expression and sweet grape notes made popular by cultivars like Granddaddy Purple, while lifting potency and adding gas through Fire OG–adjacent lineages. The result was a wave of purple-and-gas crosses, among which Purple Fire gained traction for its stability and color consistency in late flower. This bud has long tapered dark olive green nugs with deep purple leaves, red-orange hairs and a coating of frosty, dark purple-tinted white crystal trichomes. Across legal markets, Purple Fire flower typically tests in the high-THC range, often between 20% and 26% total THC by dry weight. Some exceptional phenotypes grown under optimized conditions have been reported above 27%, though results vary with environment, harvest timing, and lab methodologies. CBD is usually negligible, frequently under 0.5%, placing Purple Fire firmly in the THC-dominant category.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with muscle spasms
- Often used for depression
- Users report stress relief
- May help with arthritis
- Often used for cramps
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Early adopters praised its dense calyx stacking, punchy aroma, and a flowering window that was competitive at 8–9.5 weeks. As consumer demand for colorful, high-THC flower increased, Purple Fire selections were refined to improve trichome coverage and yield without sacrificing the signature purple hues. Indoors, 450–600 g/m² is attainable under dialed-in LEDs, with top growers reporting 600–700 g/m² from optimized, trellised canopies. Outdoor plants in Mediterranean climates can produce 400–800 g per plant in modest container gardens, while in-ground, well-fed specimens with full-season sun may exceed 1.5–2.5 kg per plant. The strain is moderately difficult to grow, requiring attention to humidity control and nutrient management. Relative humidity should run 60–65% in veg, 45–55% in early flower, and 38–45% in late flower to mitigate botrytis risk on dense colas. Coco or well-aerated soil blends work well, with pH targets of 5.8–6.2 (coco/hydro) and 6.2–6.8 (soil). Can be grown both indoors and outdoors with proper environmental control.