Panaeolus Cyanescens Blue Springs, FL (Red Spore) Spore Print

Genus: Panaeolus

Species: P. cyanescens isolation (aka Pan cyan, Copelandia, Blue Meanie)

Strain Origin: Florida

Climate: Tropical and subtropical.

Habitat: Thrives in nutrient-rich soil, commonly found in pastures, grasslands, and areas fertilized by livestock manure.

Temp: 77°–83°F (25–28°C)

Relative Humidity: 86%–92%

Cap: Small to medium sized (1.5–4 cm diameter), rounded or bell-shaped. Caps usually start out a deep chestnut brown and fade to a pale cream or grayish color as they mature (hygrophanous).

Stem: Thicker than your average cyan, and typically between 7–12 cm long. Pale cream to off white in color, easily bruising blue when handled.

Gills: Beautiful bright orange to deep red, sometimes appearing speckled due to uneven spore distribution. Gills are tightly packed and attached directly to the stem.

Spores: Bright red when wet and dark reddish-brown once dry. Smooth, and elliptical in shape. Spores mature quickly, often leaving dense prints. Basidia typically produce four spores each (tetrasporic). 

Growth Characteristics: Fast growing with delicate, tomentose mycelium that is typically soft white in color and semi-translucent on grains. Colonizes quickly, and usually starts pinning within 7-8 days.

Notes: Thrives in environments with stable temperatures, balanced humidity, and consistent airflow.

Potency: Psilocybin content typically ranges between 2%–4%.