Amazonian Spore Print

The Amazonian cubensis strain is one of the most prolific spore producers in the catalog — and in print format, that output becomes a thick, richly pigmented deposit that is among the most striking in our collection. Amazonian prints carry the dense, dark purplish-brown to violet-brown spore deposits of a vigorous tropical strain, preserved on sterile foil for long-term microscopy research.

Print Characteristics & Microscopy

Amazonian prints produce dense, dark deposits — purplish-brown to violet-brown — with well-defined radial symmetry. The deposit is among the thickest in our print catalog, reflecting the strain’s naturally high spore output. Large cap sizes (50mm+) produce correspondingly large prints. Individual spores scraped from the print are ellipsoid, approximately 9–12 x 6–8 micrometres — visibly larger than Golden Teacher or B+ under magnification. The violet-brown cast to the deposit is slightly different from the purer purplish-brown of Golden Teacher prints.

Strain Background

Amazonian was distributed by Pacifica Exotica Spora (PES), a pioneering vendor that reportedly sourced the original specimen from the Amazon basin. It has been maintained in continuous circulation for over 25 years. Prolific output makes it an ideal candidate for print production.

Storage & Handling

Store the Amazonian spore print in a cool, dark, dry location. Keep sealed until use. Properly stored spore prints remain viable for 2–5+ years — significantly longer than spore syringes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Amazonian prints larger than other prints?
Amazonian is a large-capped cubensis strain — caps commonly exceed 50mm in diameter. Larger caps produce larger gill surface area, which means larger and denser spore deposits on the foil.

Every print is collected in our Canadian cleanroom under 99.99% HEPA-filtered laminar flow hoods, deposited for 12–24 hours, dried, and sealed.