Panaeolus Cyanescens Weza, South Africa Spore Print

Genus: Panaeolus

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

Strain Origin: South Africa

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: Slender, delicate, and typically between 7–12 cm long. Pale cream or white in color, and bruises blue easily when handled. 

Gills: Dark, mottled greyish-black, sometimes appearing speckled due to uneven spore distribution. Gills are tightly packed and attached directly to the stem.

Spores: Jet black, smooth, and elliptical in shape. Spores mature quickly, often leaving dense prints. Basidia typically produce four spores each (tetrasporic). Occasionally, natural mutations result in red spores — a trait that, once established, can become stable within a few generations.

Growth Characteristics: Fast growing with delicate, tomentose mycelium that is typically soft white and semi-translucent on grains. Colonizes quickly and usually begins pinning within 3–5 days.

Notes: Largest cyanescens I’ve worked with. They’re exceptionally aggressive and handle flux in temp and humidity better than most other varieties. Thrives in environments with stable temperatures, balanced humidity, and consistent airflow.

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