Sierra Nevada Colombian IBL
🌸 Flowering: 75 – 95 days (≈ 11 – 13 weeks)
📏 Stretch: Moderate to High
🌿 Plant Size: Medium / Tall – Tropical Sativa Structure
⚖️ Yield: Medium to High (best outdoors in warm climates)
🧬 Genetics: Sierra Nevada Colombian IBL (1970s Red Point / Punto Rojo Line – Purple Mountain Phenotypes)
💪 Difficulty: Basic to Intermediate (simplified selection line)
🔥 Aroma: Citrus • Red Fruits • Floral Honey • Earthy Spice
🧪 THC: Medium (approx. 15 – 18 %) – High proportion of other cannabinoids (CBG, CBC, minor terpenes)
Summary / Suitability
Colombian Purple Gold is a tropical heirloom sativa originating from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This refined line descends from long-term Punto Rojo selections expressing vivid purple and red pigmentation at maturity. Adapted for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, it is easier to manage than many equatorial lines while retaining authentic Colombian character.
Genetic Background
Developed from over two decades of selection among Punto Rogo populations from Guajira and Minca (Magdalena), this strain represents a stabilized inbred Colombian IBL dating back to the early 1970s. The purple expressions emerge in high-altitude, humid regions, resulting from natural adaptation and anthocyanin development. This refined version reduces hermaphroditic tendencies through selection while maintaining the vigor and flavor of the original Sierra Nevada genetics.
Plant Characteristics
Plants display a medium to tall tropical sativa frame, with narrow leaves, open branching, and strong adaptability to both interior and exterior environments. Stretch is moderate to pronounced. The cultivar shows high tolerance to moisture, with solid branching and distinct pigmentation developing in the last weeks of flowering.
Flower Characteristics
Colas are elongated and resin-coated, displaying shades of red, violet, and deep purple as they mature. Pistils vary from red to fuchsia, contrasting with bright green foliage. The aroma combines citrus and red fruit notes with floral and earthy undertones. Despite its landrace origins, resin density and terpene richness are notable.
Growing Tips
Performs well indoors and outdoors. Indoors, allow sufficient height and consider training techniques (LST or topping) to control stretch. Outdoors, thrives in tropical to subtropical zones with full sunlight. Flowering lasts 9–14 weeks, depending on phenotype and altitude. Cooler nights enhance purple coloration. Feeds best on balanced organic inputs with moderate nutrient levels.
Effects & Potency
Produces a bright, euphoric sativa effect with creative and active energy. THC content is moderate (15–18 %), but the broad cannabinoid spectrum contributes to a complex and balanced experience—uplifting yet smooth, clear, and long-lasting.
Appearance & Aroma / Flavor Profile
Appearance: Elongated buds with violet and magenta hues, abundant orange hairs, and dense trichomes.
Aroma: Citrus and red fruits, with soft floral honey and earthy spice tones.
Flavor: Sweet tropical fruit and citrus peel on the inhale, finishing with gentle spice and floral depth.
