This 1,200 ml kit is designed for growing mushrooms and comes with a prepared growing medium, a lidded tray, a filter bag and two paperclips. The included instructions explain the process in a few straightforward steps.
Strain Characteristics
| Trait | Description |
|---|
| Growing difficulty | Easy |
| Cap appearance | Light brown to golden, typically 2–6 cm in diameter |
| Cap development | Convex when young, gradually broadening and flattening with maturity |
| Stem appearance | Slender, white to pale cream, sometimes showing blue discolouration |
| Gills | Grey when young, darkening to purple-brown as spores mature |
| Growth pattern | Relatively rapid development, with medium-sized mushrooms that may form dense clusters |
About the Strain
Cambodian is a traditional variety of Psilocybe cubensis, recognised for its golden-brown caps, slender pale stems and medium-sized mushrooms. The caps gradually flatten as they mature, while the fruiting bodies may develop in dense clusters. Its geographical name connects the variety to Southeast Asia and the region surrounding Cambodia's famous Angkor temples.
An interesting chapter in its history involves American ethnomycologist John W. Allen. On 3 October 1999, he visited the Angkor temple complex and returned during September and October 2000. His fieldwork around Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon involved photographing, collecting and preserving wild mushrooms for scientific examination. Mexican mycologist Gastón Guzmán subsequently helped identify material from these expeditions, adding to earlier records of the region's fungal diversity.
The name has also appeared in modern scientific research. A 2023 population-genomic study included a cultivated sample identified as Cambodian1PS (PSP10060), while a scientific review published in 2025 featured a photograph of cultivated material carrying the same variety name.
The original selection also forms the basis of King Cambodia, a separate line developed by Elephantos through successive rounds of selection.
Product Details
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Commercial name | Cambodian |
| Species | Psilocybe cubensis |
| Tray volume | 1,200 ml |
| Container | Plastic tray with lid |
| Grain | Fully colonised rye |
| Base layer | Perlite |
| Casing layer | Vermiculite |
| Included accessories | Filter bag and two paperclips |
| Instructions | Included |
Is a Heat Mat Really Necessary?
In most homes, it's possible to find a suitable spot with enough light and a reasonably stable temperature, so a heat mat is usually not necessary. If the surroundings are too cool, additional warmth may be helpful. A heat mat can be used on its own, while an optional thermostat offers more precise temperature control when needed.
References
- Documents fieldwork around Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon in 1999 and 2000, including observations of Psilocybe cubensis.
- Includes a cultivated sample labelled Cambodian1PS, identified as PSP10060, in its population-genomic analysis.
- Its Figure 1 caption identifies Cambodian material photographed by the authors. This documents the image label, not retail provenance.
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