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

Psilocybe papuana

Psilocybe papuana was described in 1978 from Papua New Guinea and is most often seen in New South Wales, Australia. It contains psilocybin, which is a controlled substance in many countries; check local law before cultivating. Its habitat is thinly documented, so conditions lean on the six measured records and the genus.

Psilocybe papuana
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At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets 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

Probably on soil and woody debris in forest, as for related Psilocybe; the habitat is not documented in the sources consulted.

Few records carry an elevation.

Papua New GuineaNew South Wales

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✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
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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.