- First described
- 2025
- Type
- single clone confirmed giant named
- Cultivar
- 'Harald Weiner Giant'
Origin
A confirmed giant Cephalotus follicularis clone named after Harald Weiner. Mike has seen unadulterated photos of the clone producing gigantic traps; he flags it as legitimately giant in a field where giant claims are often shaky.
The naming situation is messy: multiple synonyms ("HWG (true giant)," "Harald Weiner giant form," "C. follicularis ex. Harald Weiner") are in circulation, which creates downstream confusion across vendors and growers.
Standout traits
- Confirmed giant.
- Distinct visual character that experienced cephalotus growers recognize even when Mike can't put it in words.
- Diagnostic giant signal: this plant arrived only just rooted, with a medium-diameter but very short stem tuber, and is already pushing large traps. Most non-giant clones can't do this; Bubble Giant is the comparable example.
Cultivation notes
Insufficient observation time for a deep grow report — Mike had the plant only a few months when posting. Promising signs early.
Standout traits
- Confirmed giant — Mike has seen unadulterated photos of this clone producing gigantic traps.
- Distinct 'je ne sais quois' look that Mike can't pin down in words but recognizes.
- Pushes large traps on a relatively small plant — diagnostic giant trait (medium-diameter, very-short stem tuber + already pushing large traps).
Cultivation
As of 2025-07-08, Mike has only had this clone for a few months — not enough time for a thorough grow report. The plant arrived having just rooted, and is already pushing large traps.
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Naming
Named after Harald Weiner. Multiple synonyms in circulation create confusion across vendors and growers.