Physical Appearance
- Dank candy Caps: Start brownish-copper and mature into a rich caramel colour. Expand to 4 inches in diameter and feature a broad shape with a darker center.
- Gills: Begin as lavender-gray and darken to purplish-brown as the mushroom ages.
- Spores: Print a unique purplish-brown colour.
- Stalks: Light yellow to white and tall and slim, with thickening towards the base. As the shroom matures, a partial veil breaks, leaving a slight ring around the stalk.
- Size: Exceed 12 inches in height. Dank candy
Note: Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms, like the B+ strain, can easily be mistaken for poisonous mushrooms from the Galerina genus. To avoid this risk, always purchase your mushrooms from a reputable online dispensary.
Potency
B+ mushrooms offer a balanced psychedelic experience with moderate potency. The average potency measured 0.59% psilocybin and 0.11% psilocin, with a total tryptamine content of 0.73%.
Known for their uplifting effects, these strains are the “be positive” variety of dried shrooms. They make a popular choice for those seeking optimism and positivity.
🧬 Origins & Legacy
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B+ was popularized in the early 2000s by a grower known as “Mr. G”—its precise origins remain murky, though some allege hybridization with P. azurescens—a claim that has never been scientifically confirmed.
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Despite the unclear genesis, B+ remains one of the most widely cultivated P. cubensis strains worldwide. ...........................................
🧫 Appearance & Cultivation Traits
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B+ mushrooms are known for large, attractive fruits featuring golden caramel caps (often 2–12 cm across), thick white to yellowish stems, and a durable veil. They frequently bruise blue when handled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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They colonize substrates moderately fast and fruit reliably—even in suboptimal conditions. B+ tolerates common errors, making it ideal for first-time cultivators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
🧠 Typical Dosage & Expected Experience
| Dose Range (dried) | Effects |
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| 25–200 mg (microdose) | Minimal visuals; increased clarity, mood, motivation, focus |
| 1–2.5 g | Moderate visuals, emotional insight, gentle euphoria |
| 2.5–5 g | Strong visuals, philosophical or mystical elements, body sensations |
| >5 g | Intense psychedelic experience—only for very experienced users |
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Onset: ~30–60 minutes
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Duration: ~4–6 hours, potentially longer depending on dose and metabolism.
🌱 Cultivation & Community Appeal
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B+ is appreciated for its versatility, thriving on substrates from brown rice flour to compost. It’s forgiving to temperature, humidity, or air-exchange variations.
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Many strains have been hybridized using B+ genetics—bands like Tidal Wave, JMF, Blue Magnolia Rust, and Golden Teacher hybrids carry B+ lineage for its yield and adaptability.
