Psilocybe azurescens

Flying saucer mushroom

A potent psilocybin mushroom native to a small stretch of the US Pacific coast around the Columbia River delta. It forms dense mycelial mats in woodchips and sandy soil with woody debris near coastal dune grasses, and fruits in late autumn and early winter. Possession and cultivation are illegal in many countries, including under US federal law.

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At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

It grows in clusters or groups on deciduous woodchips and in sandy soils rich in woody debris, with an affinity for coastal dune grasses. Its mycelium forms a dense, tenacious mat and whitens the wood.

A coastal lowland species: recorded from 4 to 360 m, median 8 m.

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🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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