How to Grow Pink Gorilla: A Tall Indica Hybrid
Pink Gorilla is a vigorous, tall-growing 75% indica that crosses the gassy power of GG4 with the sweet character of Pink 2.0. It pairs a medium 18-22% THC with a sweet, fruity, woody flavor and a happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing effect, filling in dense, resinous buds and finishing in 8-10 weeks.
From its GG4 side it inherits serious resin and a sturdy frame, while Pink 2.0 brings a sweeter, fruitier edge. As a 75% indica / 25% sativa it leans toward a relaxed body feel, but it is anything but small: this plant can stretch to around 2.5 m, so it is a strong, stretchy grower that rewards space.
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Pink Gorilla
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THC | 18% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 75% Indica / 25% Sativa |
Pink Plant
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THC | 17% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 20% Indica / 80% Sativa |
It is beginner-friendly and a big producer indoors, as long as you can give it headroom. You can see the full genetics and buy Pink Gorilla feminized seeds on the strain page, and browse more of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Medium (18-22%) |
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| Lineage | GG4 x Pink 2.0 |
| Type | Feminized |
| Genetics | 75% Indica / 25% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 8.2 ft / 2.5 m (tall) |
| Yield indoor | 1.64-1.97 oz/ft² (500-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 5.29-8.47 oz/plant (150-240 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Fruity, Sweet, Woody |
| Effects | Happy, Relaxed, Munchie-inducing |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
Pink Gorilla is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you control the cycle with light: a long day of around 18 hours through veg, then a switch to 12/12 to trigger flowering. There is no need to sex the plants, which is one reason it suits newer growers.
It does well in a temperate climate with plenty of light and good airflow. The big thing to plan for is height: at up to 2.5 m it is a tall, stretchy plant, so give it vertical room, or keep it shorter indoors with early training and a shorter veg. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere it is typically ready in October, and its height can mean a generous plant in the open ground.
Keep humidity in check to protect its dense, resinous buds: around 55-60% in veg, nearer 40% in flower, and down to about 30% by harvest. Good airflow through a tall, leafy plant is important, so keep it well spaced and defoliate sensibly to let light and air reach the lower buds.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Pink Gorilla is a vigorous, hungry, fast-growing plant, so feed it steadily, but still start low and build up as the plant asks for more. Taper right off for the final flush so the sweet, fruity flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Build the tall frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the resinous buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, bloom runs 8-10 weeks. Expect a strong stretch early in flower, since this plant keeps growing tall before it settles into filling out dense, chunky, resin-soaked colas. Support the main branches and tie them down if needed, because those heavy GG4-style buds can weigh the stretchy frame down.
Indoors is where it yields best, at around 500-600 g/m² when you manage its height, while outdoors it gives a more modest 150-240 g per plant. Use a ScrOG net or low-stress training to tame the stretch and spread the canopy so light reaches more bud sites, and harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest, resin-rich expression.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry stops the dense, resinous buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries out, which protects both the sweet aroma and the heavy trichome coat.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings the sweet, fruity and woody notes forward and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this resinous GG4 cross deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Pink Gorilla is a very resinous, high-trichome plant, so its trim is excellent for making dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. That gives you a bonus run of sweet, resinous concentrate from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Pink Gorilla has a smooth, moreish profile: a sweet, fruity flavor over a woody, earthy base, blending the gassy resin of GG4 with the sweeter side of Pink 2.0. It is a rich, rounded taste rather than a sharp or sour one, and a good cure really brings that sweet-and-woody character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile is compact and focused on two players. Caryophyllene grounds it with a warm, peppery spice and a woody edge, the earthy counterpoint to the sweetness, while myrcene lays down a ripe, fruity-earthy base that drives the indica body feel. Together they shape that sweet, fruity-and-woody character, backed by the resinous punch of its GG4 heritage.
Effects and Best Use
With its medium 18-22% THC and 75% indica make-up, Pink Gorilla delivers a classic, body-forward experience. It is reported as happy and relaxed, with a cheerful, mood-lifting start that settles into a heavy, comfortable body feel, and it often brings on a pleasant case of the munchies. The medium THC keeps it enjoyable and approachable rather than overwhelming.
That profile makes it an evening strain, best for unwinding at the end of a long day. The combination of GG4’s resinous power, a sweet and fruity flavor and a big indoor yield is exactly why this one is such a rewarding grow for anyone with the vertical space to let it stretch.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The single biggest thing to plan for with Pink Gorilla is its height. At up to 2.5 m it can outgrow a small tent fast, so start training early: top it, tie it down, or run a ScrOG net to keep the canopy flat and under control. If you have limited headroom, flip it to flower sooner, since it stretches hard in the first weeks of bloom.
Its dense, resinous GG4-style buds are the other thing to manage. That tight structure, on a tall and leafy plant, can trap moisture, so keep humidity low through flower, run strong airflow, and defoliate sensibly so light and air reach the lower colas. Support the heavy branches before they bend or snap under the weight.
As a pro tip, this plant rewards training over raw vertical growth: taming the stretch into an even canopy turns its vigour into more bud sites and a bigger harvest. Keep the feed moderate rather than heavy so you don’t mute the sweet terpenes, run a clean plain-water flush at the end, then follow the trichomes rather than the calendar and cure for three to four weeks.
FAQ
How tall does Pink Gorilla grow?
It is a tall strain, reaching up to around 2.5 m, taller than most indica-dominant hybrids thanks to its vigorous growth. Give it vertical room outdoors, or keep it in check indoors with early training, topping and a shorter veg, since it stretches hard in the first weeks of flower.
How much THC does Pink Gorilla have?
It is a medium-THC strain, testing at around 18-22%. That gives it an approachable, body-forward effect rather than an overwhelming one. Combined with its 75% indica genetics, the result is a happy, relaxed feel with a pleasant case of the munchies, best enjoyed in the evening.
Is Pink Gorilla an autoflower?
No. Pink Gorilla is a feminized photoperiod strain, so it flowers on a light change rather than on age. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light cycle to start flowering. Being feminized, every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to sex the plants.
What does Pink Gorilla taste like?
It has a smooth, sweet flavor: a fruity sweetness over a woody, earthy base, blending GG4’s gassy resin with the sweeter side of Pink 2.0. Caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery, woody spice and myrcene a ripe, fruity-earthy base, giving it a rich, rounded taste after a good cure.
How long does Pink Gorilla take to flower?
Around 8-10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle. As a mostly indica strain it fills in dense, resinous colas over that window, after a strong early stretch. Outdoors in the northern hemisphere, plants are typically ready to harvest in October.
How much does Pink Gorilla yield?
Indoors it is a strong producer at around 500-600 g/m² when you manage its height, while outdoors it gives a more modest 150-240 g per plant. Results depend on light, pot size and training, so use a ScrOG net to tame the stretch and spread the canopy for the biggest harvest.
