Black Cap Natalensis Isolated Spore Syringe – 10cc | Spore Genetics
Psilocybe ochraceocentrata | Exotic Isolate from South Africa’s Subtropics
The Black Cap Natalensis Isolated Spore Syringe features a rare spore lineage traced back to the KwaZulu-Natal grasslands of South Africa. This Psilocybe ochraceocentrata strain—collected in the 1990s—thrives in warm, manured pastures and is prized for its unique appearance, delicate mycelium, and need for high fresh air exchange. Now isolated and stabilized by Spore Genetics, it offers a window into an exotic magic mushroom species.
Strain Background:
Species: Psilocybe ochraceocentrata
Variety: Black Cap Natalensis
Origin: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (1990s collection)
Environment: Subtropical grasslands with rich manure content
Spore Color: Deep purplish-brown / near-black
Notable Traits:
· Smooth, off-white stems that bruise bluish-green
· Minimal veil remnants
· Glossy dark caps and tall arched growth
* Requires high fresh air exchange—great for mycelial behavior studies *
Microscopy Features:
✔ 10cc of high-density isolated spores
✔ Sterilized in an ISO-7 certified cleanroom
✔ Unique phenotype preserved from wild South African genetics
✔ Packaged with sterile 16-gauge needle + alcohol prep pad
Recommended Substrate:
· 5-grain mix or rye grain spawn
· Horse manure-based casing recommended to simulate native environment
What You’ll Receive:
One (1) 10cc Black Cap Natalensis Isolated Spores
One (1) sterile needle (16G, Luer-Lock)
One (1) alcohol prep pad
Clear "How to Use a Spore Syringe" guide
Our isolates are liquid cultures. Each Isolated Spore Syringe holds one stabilized genetic line in sterile solution rather than a mixed spore population, and our isolates are formulated and tested to contain zero psilocybin and psilocin — sold for microscopy and taxonomy research only. Learn more: multi-spore vs isolated spore syringe.
Please Note:
This product is intended for microscopy and taxonomy research only. Cultivation is illegal in many jurisdictions.
