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Cloud920 Copelandia Grow Kit Instructions

Cloud920 Copelandia Grow Kit Instructions

Applicable to all Cloud920 Copelandia Grow Kits.

Start cultivation as soon as possible for the best results. If you need to start later, store the kit in the fridge at 2-7 °C (14 days max).

Due to cold storage, the substrate may show blue or green spots on arrival. This is normal bruising, not contamination. If you are unsure, send a photo to our support team for verification.

What's in the box?

Mycelium box (1200 ml) with colonized Panaeolus cyanescens substrate

Topsoil (casing layer) - black soil-like substance

Growing bag for maintaining humidity

Paperclip for sealing the bag

You will also need

Water spray bottle / misting bottle

Disposable gloves (recommended)

Face mask (recommended)

Key success factors

Panaeolus cyanescens requires different care than Psilocybe cubensis. Keep these four rules in mind at all times:

Work cleanly - maintain sterile conditions at all times

Plenty of fresh air - ventilate the kit twice daily

High humidity - mist the kit twice daily

Never spray pins or mushrooms directly - only spray the casing layer and bag

Choose your growing location

Choose the right spot before you set up the kit. The location is crucial for success.

1
Find a clean, elevated spot

Place the kit on a clean, disinfected surface between knee and eye level, such as a shelf or the top of a cupboard. The kit needs indirect daylight - never direct sunlight.

Do NOT place the kit in:

Bathrooms, toilets, or basements (high contamination risk)

A box, container, or enclosed space (blocks fresh air circulation)

2
Check the temperature

Panaeolus cyanescens needs warmth. Keep the temperature at 23-26 °C (73-79 °F). Never let it drop below 20 °C.

Tip: If your room is below 23 °C, use a heating mat designed for mushroom cultivation. Place it under the kit, never directly against the substrate.

Initial setup

3
Prepare yourself

Clean your work area thoroughly and wash your hands with soap. Wear gloves and a face mask if available. Work with your arms straight so the kit stays at arm's length - this prevents breathing or coughing into the kit.

4
Apply the casing layer

Remove all contents from the box: substrate container, topsoil (casing layer) container, grow bag, and paperclip.

Spread the black topsoil evenly over the substrate surface. Smooth it to create a uniform layer.

5
Place the kit in the grow bag

Place the substrate container inside the grow bag. Mist potable water over the casing layer until it is damp to the touch but not saturated.

Squeeze the grow bag several times to fill it with fresh air, then close it with the paperclip.

Daily care: before pins form

Repeat this routine every morning and evening until you see the first small mushrooms (pins) appearing. This usually takes 5-17 days (typically 7-10 days at the right temperature).

6
Fresh air exchange and misting

Open the grow bag by removing the paperclip.

Mist the surface of the casing layer until moist (not wet).

Also lightly mist the inside walls of the bag.

Squeeze the bag 3-4 times to exchange the air.

Close the bag with the paperclip.

Close doors and windows before opening the bag to avoid drafts. Always wash your hands or wear gloves before handling the kit.

Daily care: after pins form

Once you see small mushrooms (pins) forming on the surface, the routine changes. This is the most critical phase.

NEVER spray water directly on pins or mushrooms! Panaeolus cyanescens mushrooms do not tolerate getting wet and will stop growing if sprayed directly.

7
Adjusted routine (twice daily)

Remove the substrate container from the grow bag.

Squeeze the bag 3-4 times to add fresh air.

Mist only the inside of the bag - not the mushrooms.

Place the kit back in the bag and close with the paperclip.

Continue this routine twice daily. Most mushrooms will be fully grown 5-7 days after pinning.

Harvesting

8
When to harvest

Harvest 24-36 hours after the mushrooms have shed their spores. Look for these signs:

Caps turn slightly grayish-white

Black spores are visible on the caps

Caps are fully opened (Panaeolus cyanescens has no veil under the cap, unlike Psilocybe cubensis)

9
How to harvest

Gently knock the mushrooms over to loosen them from the substrate.

Snap them at the base - they will detach cleanly.

Harvest all mature mushrooms at once to prepare for the next flush.

Storage: Fresh mushrooms can be refrigerated for up to 7 days. For long-term storage, dry them completely using a food dehydrator or fan-dry method.

Preparing for the next flush

10
Rehydrate and restart

After harvesting all mushrooms:

Spray the casing layer with plenty of water.

Add water until there is 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) standing at the bottom of the kit.

When the new flush starts to grow, pour out the excess water.

Resume the daily care routine (Step 6, then Step 7 when pins form).

Troubleshooting

No pins after 17 days

Check temperature - ensure it is between 23-26 °C.

Increase fresh air exchange frequency.

Verify humidity levels - the casing layer should be moist.

Mushrooms stopped growing

Did you spray them directly? Stop immediately and only mist the bag.

Ensure adequate fresh air exchange (minimum twice daily).

Check that the temperature has not dropped below 20 °C.

Green or black mold appears

Blue-green spots on the substrate are normal bruising, not contamination.

If you see fuzzy green or black growth on the casing layer, remove the kit immediately to prevent spread.

Contact our support team if unsure - send a photo for identification.

Quick reference

Hygiene	Wash hands, wear gloves and mask before every interaction.
Temperature	23-26 °C. Never below 20 °C.
Fresh air	Squeeze the bag 3-4 times, twice daily.
Humidity	Before pins: Mist casing layer and bag walls. After pins: Mist only the inside of the bag. Never spray mushrooms directly.
Light	Indirect daylight. Avoid direct sunlight at all times.

Good luck and happy growing!