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Cloud920 Strain Guide — Every Liquid Culture We Offer

A reference for every strain in our catalogue. Use this to compare growing characteristics, understand what makes each strain distinct, and find the right genetics for your grow. Strains are organised by series. Not sure which series to start with? Read How to Choose Your First Liquid Culture first.

By Cloud920 Mycologist · Updated 12 April 2026 · 10 min read

Wild Origin

Nature's Pure Foundation

Wild Origin strains carry unmodified genetics that have evolved over millions of years without human selection. Expect natural variability — each flush reflects the authentic character of its geographic origin.

Cambodia

P. cubensis

One of the most widely distributed wild cubensis strains. Fast colonisation and reliable fruiting across a range of conditions — a solid introduction to Wild Origin genetics, authentic without being unpredictable.

Colonisation: Fast Medium fruits Good for Wild Origin beginners

PES Amazon

P. cubensis

Collected from the Amazon basin. Produces large, vigorous fruits and colonises strongly. The size and density of its flushes make it a favourite among growers who want impressive results from wild genetics.

Colonisation: Moderate–Fast Large fruits Good for size + wild genetics

Mexican

P. cubensis

One of the original cubensis strains, with a history of ceremonial use stretching back centuries. Medium-sized fruits, steady colonisation, and genetics with genuine historical depth.

Colonisation: Moderate Steady, consistent Historically significant genetics

Blue Magnolia

P. cubensis

Originally isolated from the southern United States. Known for dense, clustered fruiting and strong blue bruising — a visual indicator of psilocybin content. Distinctive wild character.

Colonisation: Moderate Dense clusters Heavy bruising, striking visual

Cascadian Teacher

P. cubensis

A Pacific Northwest wild isolate with a connection to the Golden Teacher lineage. Combines the reliability of Teacher-type genetics with natural variability. Strong coloniser, above-average yields.

Colonisation: Fast Generous yields Wild genetics + Heritage reliability

Popocatépetl

P. zapotecorum

Not a cubensis — a distinct species collected near the Popocatépetl volcano in Mexico. Requires hardwood or enriched substrate rather than grain alone. For growers ready to explore beyond cubensis.

Colonisation: Moderate Hardwood substrate Experienced growers

Jalisco

P. mexicana

The species historically associated with Mazatec ceremonial use. Smaller fruiting bodies than cubensis but a unique growing character and deep cultural history. Can produce sclerotia (truffles) under the right conditions.

Colonisation: Moderate Smaller fruits + truffles Cultural history, non-cubensis

Jamaica

Panaeolus cyanescens

A completely different genus from Psilocybe. Requires dung-enriched or manure-based substrate. Notably potent for its size. For experienced growers ready to work with a different genus entirely.

Colonisation: Moderate Dung-enriched substrate Experienced growers

True Natalensis

P. natalensis

Collected from South Africa — one of the most distinctive wild species in the catalogue. Large, robust fruiting bodies with a unique visual character. Colonises well on grain and fruits readily under standard conditions, making it more accessible than other wild species.

Colonisation: Moderate–Fast Large, distinctive fruits Non-cubensis that behaves like cubensis

Heritage Series

Human-Selected Excellence

Heritage strains have been refined through decades of selective cultivation. More consistent, higher-yielding, and more forgiving than wild strains. The right choice when reliability matters.

B+

P. cubensis

One of the most popular strains in home cultivation — and for good reason. Exceptionally forgiving, colonises fast, and produces large, caramel-capped fruits with reliable yields. If you're not sure what to order for your first grow, B+ is rarely the wrong answer.

Colonisation: Fast Large fruits, prolific Ideal for first grows

McKennaii

P. cubensis

Named after ethnobotanist Terence McKenna. Known for above-average potency within the cubensis family, philosophical depth, and a devoted following among experienced growers. Colonises reliably and fruits steadily.

Colonisation: Moderate–Fast Steady yields Step up in potency

Golden Teacher

P. cubensis

The most widely grown cubensis strain in the world. Earned its reputation through decades of consistent performance — reliable colonisation, forgiving growth, and golden-capped fruits that fruit readily under almost any conditions. The definitive beginner strain.

Colonisation: Fast Reliable, consistent Ideal for first grows

PE7 (Penis Envy)

P. cubensis

The Heritage lineage of the legendary PE genetics. Carries the high-potency characteristics of the PE family while being more approachable than Hybrid Fusion PE variants. Slower colonisation — patience rewarded with exceptional results.

Colonisation: Slow–Moderate Dense, thick fruits High potency Heritage

Hillbilly Pumpkin

P. cubensis

A prolific fruiter known for its distinctive pumpkin-shaped caps and aggressive pinning. Colonises fast and throws large flushes reliably — one of the highest-yielding Heritage strains in the catalogue.

Colonisation: Fast Very prolific, heavy flushes Maximum Heritage yield

OG APE

P. cubensis

The original Albino Penis Envy — legendary genetics in the cubensis world. Carries the full PE potency profile with a striking all-white albino phenotype. Slower to colonise than most strains, but the results are worth the patience.

Colonisation: Slow Albino, exceptional potency PE-level genetics

APE221

P. cubensis

A refined selection of the APE lineage — generations of selective pressure applied to OG APE genetics to produce a more consistent, higher-performing variant. Retains the potency and albino phenotype of the original with improved reliability.

Colonisation: Slow–Moderate Albino, potent APE genetics, better predictability

Hybrid Fusion

Laboratory Innovation

Hybrid Fusion strains are created in controlled laboratory environments by crossing distinct genetic lines. Unique characteristics, higher potency, and genetic innovation not found elsewhere.

Recommended for growers with at least one successful grow.

Yeti

P. cubensis

A sought-after albino hybrid known for its ghostly white appearance and high potency. Colonises more slowly than Heritage strains but rewards patience with striking fruits and exceptional results.

Colonisation: Slow–Moderate Albino, highly potent Albino Hybrid Fusion

Blue Ghost

P. cubensis

Dense blue colouration and a unique genetic profile set Blue Ghost apart from any other strain in the catalogue. Heavy bruising, distinctive appearance, and above-average potency.

Colonisation: Moderate Heavy blue bruising Distinctive visual character

Jack Frost

P. cubensis

An albino hybrid with exceptional potency and some of the most visually striking fruiting bodies in the range. Heavy bruising, dense fruits, and genetics that growers return to repeatedly.

Colonisation: Slow–Moderate Albino, exceptional potency Top-tier Hybrid Fusion

Jedi Mind Fuck Albino

P. cubensis

The albino variant of the already-potent JMF strain. One of the most intense genetics in the catalogue — exceptional potency, albino phenotype, and a reputation that precedes it in the cultivation community.

Colonisation: Slow Albino, extreme potency Very experienced growers only

Mac Galactic

P. cubensis

A cross involving MAC genetics — known for caramel-spotted caps, prolific fruiting, and above-average potency. More accessible than the albino Hybrid Fusion strains while still delivering innovation.

Colonisation: Moderate Prolific, distinctive caps Entry-level Hybrid Fusion

Yellow Umbo

P. ochraceocentrata × cubensis

An inter-species cross — the only strain in the catalogue to cross two distinct Psilocybe species. Yellow Umbo has a genuinely unique genetic profile and visual character. Experimental and fascinating.

Colonisation: Moderate Unique inter-species character Genetic exploration

Makilla Gorilla

P. cubensis

A large, aggressive fruiter in the Hybrid Fusion range. Known for its size and vigour — bigger-than-average fruits with the potency profile you'd expect from Hybrid Fusion genetics.

Colonisation: Moderate–Fast Large, aggressive fruiting Size + Hybrid potency

Shakti

P. cubensis

Dense clusters and high potency define Shakti. Strong, assertive fruiting and above-average intensity — named for the Hindu concept of divine feminine energy, and it lives up to the name.

Colonisation: Moderate Dense clusters, high potency Prolific Hybrid yields

Coffee Cream

P. cubensis

A Hybrid Fusion strain with a distinctive warm colouration and reliable fruiting character. One of the more accessible strains in the range — above-average potency without the extreme demands of the albino varieties.

Colonisation: Moderate Distinctive appearance, reliable Entry-level Hybrid Fusion

Vital Nature

Supporting Your Mind and Body

Medicinal mushrooms with centuries of traditional use. Legal everywhere. A different kind of growing experience.

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

One of the most studied and revered medicinal mushrooms in the world. Revered in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Valued for adaptogenic properties and rich concentration of beta-glucans and triterpenes. Grows on hardwood — slow-growing but deeply rewarding.

Colonisation: Slow Hardwood logs or blocks Adaptogenic support

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Visually unlike any other mushroom — cascading white spines in a dense, rounded cluster. Increasingly studied for its potential to support cognitive function and nerve health through hericenones and erinacines. Fruits readily and produces beautiful, distinctive harvests.

Colonisation: Moderate Hardwood-based blocks Cognitive + nerve health

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