Psilocybe natalensis is a species of psilocybin mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. It is found in South Africa. The specific epithet refers to its type locality in Natal. The species was described as new to science in 1995 by Jochen Gartz, Derek Reid, Michael Smith, and Albert Eicker. It is very closely related to Psilocybe cubensis, and differs in its habitat preference, less persistent annulus and genetic sequence.

Spores Lab acquired our Psilocybe Natalensis genetic (in the format of a wild mushroom spore print) in late 2021, from a local BC mycology enthusiast. Since then we have been hard at work since isolating and refining the genetic to prepare it for sale. We are now confident in offering it, and will continue to refine and culture indefinitely.

Spawning Psilocybe Natalensis mycelium can be done in a similar fashion to Cubensis (rye, wheat, oat, corn or other grains can be used) however they require the addition of ligneous material (wood) to the substrate in order to fruit. You must add hardwood chips or sawdust to your substrate, and fruiting can be done in similar conditions to cubensis. Typically this species yields less than Cubensis and is quite difficult to cultivate indoors, however has significantly higher potency.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Liquid Culture Syringe Option Includes: 1x Psilocybe Natalensis Liquid Culture Syringe, 1x Sterile 18ga needle, 1x Alcohol Swab.

LIQUID CULTURES SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED, AND ARE VIABLE FOR 2-3 MONTHS.

Agar Culture Option Includes: 1x Psilocybe Natalensis Isolate Agar culture in a 100x15mm Parafilm-wrapped Petri Dish.

AGAR CULTURES ARE VIABLE FOR 1-2 MONTHS.

SPECIES INFORMATION

Habitat: South Africa

Climate: subtropical

Strain Origin: Described as new to science in 1995 by Jochen Gartz, Derek Reid, Michael Smith, and Albert Eicker

Cap: 1cm to 8cm in diameter, tall, varies in shape from sharply conical to bell-shaped, often with a prominent papilla (a nipple-shaped structure), does not change shape considerably as it ages, hygrophanous, ochraceous to pale brown to dark chestnut brown, when dry becomes much paler, a light yellow-brown colour. Moist mushrooms have sticky surfaces that result from a thin gelatinous film called a pellicle

Stem: 45–140 mm (1.8–5.5 in) long, 1–3.5 mm (0.04–0.14 in) thick, usually slightly thicker towards the base, yellowish brown

Gills: Adnate to sinuate attachment to the stipe, and are initially cream to pale gray brown

Spores: Purplish brown, subellipsoid on 4-spored basidia