Description
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*Spores are intended for microscopy and taxonomy purposes only. Images are provided for informational and educational reference only and originate from cultivators and labs outside Canada.*
Penis Envy Liquid Culture Includes
- 10cc liquid culture syringe
- 18 gauge sterile dispensing needle
- Isopropyl alcohol swab(s)
Quality Guarantee
Every product is tested for contamination before it’s released for sale.
All sterile items are covered by our Quality Guarantee and produced in a HEPA-filtered, positively pressurized clean-room environment. Our team works in front of laminar flow hoods to maintain strict sterility standards throughout production.
If your order arrives contaminated, just send us a photo. Once confirmed, we’ll happily replace it.
Storage
Spore Syringes:
- 12-24 months (sometimes longer)
Liquid Culture Syringes:
- 2-6 months
- Quality reduces over time
- Use ASAP
Agar Cultures:
- Up to 6 months
- Quality reduces over time
- Use ASAP
Colonized Spawn:
- Up to 6 months
- Quality reduces over time
- Use ASAP
Fridge:
All mushroom genetic formats listed above should be kept in the fridge until time of use, unless you plan on using them within a week or two of sitting at room temperature.
Freezing:
Do not freeze mushroom genetics, freezing can reduce the quality.
History
The exact origins of Penis Envy are surrounded by some uncertainty, but the strain is commonly linked to American ethnobotanist Terence McKenna and specimens reportedly collected in the Colombian Amazon during the 1970s. According to the most widely circulated account, cultivator Steven Pollock later worked with this genetic line and selectively developed mushrooms displaying the unusually thick stems and small caps that became characteristic of Penis Envy. While parts of this story are difficult to independently verify, the strain went on to become one of the most recognizable Psilocybe cubensis varieties and has since served as the genetic foundation for numerous modern Penis Envy crosses and variants.
Characteristics
Penis Envy is easily recognized by its thick, dense stems and relatively small, rounded caps, which together create the distinctive phallic appearance behind its name. The stems are typically pale white to cream, while the caps range from light tan to golden brown and often remain partially closed even as the mushroom matures. Compared with many other Psilocybe cubensis varieties, Penis Envy is known for slower, less prolific growth, generally producing fewer but noticeably thicker and heavier fruits. Its dense structure, unusual proportions, and tendency to develop chunky clusters give it a distinctive appearance that is easy to differentiate from more typical cubensis varieties.
Wild Habitat
In the wild Penis Envy Vuitton strain thrives in subtropical high humidity environments with nutrient rich soils.
Preferred spawn: Sterilized Rye
Preferred substrate: Sterilized CVG
Research Difficulty
Challenging.












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