Bioluminescent Panellus Stipticus Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc)

About Bioluminescent Panellus Stipticus

Panellus stipticus is one of the few mushroom species in the world that actually glows in the dark. This bioluminescent mushroom produces a soft, eerie greenish glow from its gills in low-light conditions, making it a prized novelty and display species for mycology enthusiasts, educators, and curious growers. While it's not a gourmet mushroom, it's one of the most conversation-starting species you can cultivate — a living nightlight that demonstrates one of nature's most fascinating phenomena.

Growing Notes

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Preferred substrate: Hardwood sawdust blocks or hardwood logs (oak, beech, maple)
• Fruiting temperature: 55–70°F (13–21°C)
• Colonization speed: Moderate
• Special considerations: The bioluminescence is visible only in near-complete darkness after the mycelium and fruiting bodies have developed. Give your eyes 10–15 minutes to dark-adapt for the best viewing experience. Fresh, actively growing fruiting bodies glow brightest. This is a display and educational species — not recommended for consumption.

Usage Instructions

• Sanitize your work area, tools, and contact surfaces before handling.
• Prepare grain, substrate, agar, or grow kits according to your standard operating procedures.
• Introduce the liquid culture using sterile or near-sterile technique (e.g., in front of a flow hood or still-air box when applicable).
• Maintain species-appropriate incubation and fruiting conditions for temperature, humidity, and fresh air exchange.

Shelf Life & Storage

Store refrigerated at 34–39°F (1–4°C) away from direct sunlight. Under proper storage, typical shelf life is 3–6 months unopened. Always visually inspect for contamination, damage, or off-odors before use.

Quality & COA

Each batch is prepared using standardized procedures and test-inoculated on appropriate media before release. These internal checks act as our in-house Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm viability and cleanliness at the time of packaging.

Strain Profile

• Common name: Bioluminescent Panellus
• Scientific name: Panellus stipticus
• Strain: Isolated culture – bioluminescent strain
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Preferred substrate: Hardwood sawdust blocks, hardwood logs
• Use case: Novelty/display, educational, mycology demonstration

How to Use This Liquid Culture

1. Sterilize the injection port on your grain bag with an alcohol prep pad.
2. Shake the syringe vigorously for 10-15 seconds to disperse the mycelium evenly.
3. Inject 1-2cc of liquid culture through the self-healing injection port of your grain bag. Less is more — 1cc is usually plenty.
4. Seal and incubate the bag at 70-75°F in a clean, dark space.
5. Wait for colonization — white mycelium will begin spreading through the grain within 2-4 weeks.

Temperature & Timeline: Colonization typically takes 2-4 weeks at 70-75°F. Warmer is not better — temperatures above 80°F increase contamination risk.

Signs of Success: You'll see white, fluffy mycelium spreading outward from injection points. The grain will become covered in a uniform white coating when fully colonized.

Next Steps: Once the grain is fully colonized, transfer it to a bulk substrate or introduce fruiting conditions, depending on your setup.

Common Mistake: Injecting too much liquid culture does not speed up colonization — it wastes culture and can introduce excess moisture that encourages contamination. Stick to 1-2cc per bag.

What's in the Box

• 1x 10cc liquid culture syringe
• 1x sterile needle
• 1x alcohol prep pad