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Psilocybe glutinosa

A species with a slimy (glutinous) cap, described by Eef Arnolds in 1982 in his work on the fungi of grasslands and heathlands in Drenthe, the Netherlands. GBIF has three Dutch records. It is a small grassland saprotroph; psychoactivity is not documented.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Presumed nutrient-poor grassland or moist heathland in Drenthe, the setting of Arnolds' study; fruit bodies grow among grass and moss.

Lowland, near sea level to about 30 m.

Europe

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✓ 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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