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Fungi Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Psilocybe magnispora

Psilocybe magnispora is a Southeast Asian dung mushroom described in 2009 from Thailand, where it grows on the rotting dung of elephants. It fruits in warm, very wet monsoon conditions. It contains psilocybin, which is a controlled substance in many countries; check local law before cultivating.

Psilocybe magnispora
Photo: This image was created by user Len Worthington (lennyworthington) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

On rotting elephant dung in tropical forest and elephant camps.

Few records carry an elevation.

ThailandMalaysiaIndia

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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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its CC BY-SA 3.0 licence, unmodified.