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

Psilocybe wayanadensis

Psilocybe wayanadensis was described from Wayanad in Kerala, India, in the Western Ghats. It fruits in the long south-west monsoon. Its substrate is not documented in the sources reached. It contains psilocybin, which is a controlled substance in many countries; check local law before cultivating.

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
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Monsoon forest and grassland of the Wayanad plateau; substrate not documented in the sources reached.

Wayanad is a plateau at about 700–2100 m; the single record has no elevation.

India (Kerala)

🔒 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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