Albino White Shrooms
About Albino White
Albino White is a stabilized leucistic mutation derived from the Golden Teacher (GT) strain, first isolated and selectively bred by Mushroom John in the early 2010s. Unlike true albinos, which lack all pigment, this strain exhibits a leucistic (white or pale) phenotype while retaining some residual pigmentation in its spores and subtle bruising.
Characteristics & Significance:
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Potency & Growth: Retains the balanced potency of its Golden Teacher parent but with accelerated colonization and dense, snow-white fruiting bodies.
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Stability: Unlike unstable albino mutants, Albino White reliably produces uniform canopies with minimal reverting phenotypes.
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Uniqueness: A landmark example of selective breeding for aesthetics without sacrificing vigor—a rarity among albino cultivars.
Cultivation Notes:
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Substrate: Thrives on pasteurized grain spawn (rye, millet) and bulk substrates (coco coir, manure blends).
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Fruiting Conditions: Prefers slightly cooler temperatures (70–75°F) during pinning to enhance its pale morphology.
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Spore Print: Off-white (distinguishing it from true albinos, which produce clear prints).
Genetic Legacy:
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Parent Strain: Golden Teacher (classic Psilocybe cubensis).
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Notable Offshoots: Albino Penis Envy (APE) hybridization experiments in the late 2010s drew from AW’s stability.
Albino White Potency
Albino White Effects:
Magic mushroom effects vary by strain and even by batch. These effects are often influenced by psilocybin content, growing medium and set/setting.
Mind Altering
Visual
Body
Euphoric
Albino White Growing Mediums
Mushrooms grow in nutrient-rich substrates ranging from sawdust to sterilized environments each providing ideal conditions for healthy mycelium growth. Here are some substrates that Albino White would likely be suited to grow in.
Albino White Mushroom Lineage:
Magic mushroom strains often share lineage with well-known varieties, passing down genetic traits through spores or mycelium transfers. New strains may emerge from natural mutations, selective breeding, or geographic isolation of existing types. These descendants typically inherit core characteristics like potency and growth patterns while sometimes developing unique features.