- Breeder
- Christian Klein (selector / source)
- First described
- 2026
- Type
- single clone locality via named distributor
- Cultivar
- 'Walpole (CK)'
Origin and disambiguation
Walpole region, Western Australia — but "Walpole" is a huge generalization. Many distinct wild sites exist in that general area, and several "Walpole" clones are circulating in cultivation under the same name with no clarity on which originates from which sub-site.
Mike's clone is from Christian Klein ("CK"). It is not the same as the Walpole (Allen Lowrie) clone Mike documented separately (cluster C0749). The two clones differ visibly:
- C0749 (AL Walpole) — true dwarf, dark almost-black stripes under lid.
- C0787 (CK Walpole, this entry) — larger pitchers with deep red extending into the trap interior, vigorous, more forgiving.
When buying a "Walpole" cephalotus, ask which line the seller's plant traces to.
Standout traits
- Large, colorful, distinctive pitchers (per Christian Klein's description; Mike confirms).
- Vigorous and relatively forgiving for a cephalotus.
- Red coloration extends deeper into the trap interior than typical. Under bright light the whole trap reddens and this trait gets masked; under moderate light it's a useful ID feature.
- Lids can be solid red or solid dark red.
- Body can stay green-ish — environmental, not a fixed trait.
Standout traits
- Large, colorful, distinctive pitchers (Christian Klein's described traits, Mike's confirmation).
- Quite vigorous; more forgiving than many other clones (relative — 'Cephalotus in general are only so forgiving').
- Red coloration extends deeper into the trap interior than typical — under stronger light the whole trap reddens and the trait is masked. Useful ID feature under moderate light.
- Lids can get solid red / dark red.
- Body sometimes stays green-ish even with darker lids — environmental, not a fixed trait.
Cultivation
Mike's framing: this clone is more forgiving than many other cephalotus clones. Compared to Drosera 'Corn' (Mike's reference for "actually-easy to grow"), Cephalotus in general is impossible — CK Walpole is just less hard than its cephalotus peers.
Trap-size emergence: Mike's division didn't produce large traps in its first season; cephalotus often need to "size up" before showing off their unique characteristics. Multi-year evaluation pending.
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Naming
"Walpole (CK)" — site name + Christian Klein attribution. Disambiguation note: there is also a different "Walpole" clone attributed to Allen Lowrie (cluster C0749, dwarf clone). These two "Walpole" clones are NOT the same plant. Mike's thread explicitly clarifies the distinction.