- First described
- 2023
- Type
- single clone
Origin
A vigorous, giant S. flava var. flava from Berkeley Co, South Carolina, in Mike's collection long-term. Origin/year not stated.
Standout traits
- Forms enormous clumps; consistently produces 3'+ traps year over year.
- "Giant" by height, not girth.
- One of Mike's most vigorous flava strains.
- Bullet-proof root system — survived total peat decomposition.
- Beginner-friendly.
Cultivation notes
Mike highlights both robustness and ease of establishment from divisions. By spring 2024 multiple traps were already exceeding 3' with the largest still to come.
Standout traits
- Forms enormous clumps over time.
- Beautiful yellow tinge under good conditions.
- Traps consistently exceed 3 feet year over year — not occasional.
- Tall but not particularly girthy — 'giant' refers to height.
- One of the most vigorous flava strains in Mike's collection.
- Bullet-proof roots — survived peat decomposition / loss with no soil left, persisted as a tangled root mass.
- Recent divisions establish strongly in the first season.
- Beginner-friendly — high tolerance for abuse.
Cultivation
Performs reliably under abusive conditions. Recent divisions establish fast. By 2024 (post #2), May plants were producing 3'+ traps with most still unopened — even bigger ones present.
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Naming
Locality + 'giant' descriptor.