Psilocybe caerulescens
Murrill
Common Names
Description
Pioneer species in disturbed soils, historically significant in traditional Mexican ceremonies.
Ecology
It is found mainly in places where the soil has been disturbed.
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view_list Gills (Hymenium)
straighten Stipe (Stem)
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colorize Flesh
Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)
Sources
Stamets 1996
Habitat and Ecology
Geographic Distribution
⚠️ Lookalike Species
Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.
menu_book Scientific References
- Murrill
Cultivation Biology & Master Overview
Historically venerated in Huautla de Jiménez by María Sabina under the name "Derrumbes" or "Los Niños", Psilocybe caerulescens is a surprisingly docile species in indoor cultivation: it colonizes with a vigorous rhizomorphic mycelium on coconut fiber mixed with sawdust or straw, and when a layer of cover is applied it gives fleshy fruits with a silvery-blue metallic shine.
Step-by-Step Cultivation Manual (Inoculation to Harvest)
The full phase-by-phase chronological protocol (grain colonization, bulk mixing, fruiting induction, harvesting and flushes) and expert grower secrets are available in the Master Cultivation Guide.
