Psilocybe Cubensis: The Mushroom Behind the Magic

Perhaps one simple, down-to-earth observation serves as the strongest testament to the power and sacredness of psychedelics-that they grow naturally, like a gift, from our very own earth. No other naturally occurring psychedelic illustrates this better than the psilocybin mushroom. It is important to clarify that “psilocybin mushrooms,” or “magic mushrooms,” may refer to any number of mushrooms that contain psychedelic compounds like psilocybin or psilocin.

Though there are many different types of psilocybin mushroom, the Psilocybe cubensis mushroom species is probably the most popular, particularly for growing. It’s also worth noting that we are seeing great strides in the use of psilocybin in therapy.

Why cubensis?

Psilocybe cubensis grows naturally in some areas of the U.S., throughout Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are so popular for home growing because they are relatively forgiving- even within the cubensis species, some specific strains have earned reputations as being particularly easy to grow.

While some mushroom strains can’t thrive in home grown settings without painstaking measure to accurately recreate their natural conditions, cubensis can grow well even in suboptimal conditions that are so common with amateur growing setups. They…