Psilocybe Subtropicalis “Tres Soles” Spore Print

Genus: Psilocybe

Species: P. subtropicalis (Subtrop, Subtropical Psilocybe)

Strain Origin: Discovered by Yoshi Amano in Veracruz, Mexico

Climate: Subtropical. Prefers consistent warmth and moderate humidity.

Habitat: Typically found in grassy areas, pastures, and along woodland edges, growing in nutrient-rich soils often near decomposing plant material.

Temp: 72°–80°F (22–27°C)

Relative Humidity: 85%–95%

Cap: Small to medium-sized caps (1–3 cm), convex to broadly bell-shaped. Typically caramel or brownish-orange, fading to pale tan as they mature (hygrophanous). Pronounced blue bruising.

Stem: Slender to semi-thick depending on the phenotype. Pale tan or off-white in color and somewhat fibrous. Easily bruises blue when handled.

Gills: Closely spaced, dark purplish-brown to black, and directly attached to the stem. Gills darken distinctly as spores mature.

Spores: Dark purple-brown, elliptical, and smooth. Basidia typically produce four spores (tetrasporic).

Growth Characteristics: Fast colonizer but slightly slower to fruit, with delicate, cottony white mycelium.

Notes: Prefers stable warmth, balanced humidity, and good airflow. Adaptable, but slightly sensitive to fluctuations.

Potency: Limited data, but psilocybin content has tested as low as 0.85% and as high as 4.85%.