- First described
- 2023
- Into cultivation
- 1997
- Type
- single clone
- Cultivar
- 'clone B'
Origin
A S. flava var. rugelii clone Mike acquired at the very first ICPS meeting in Atlanta, GA, in 1997 — when he was a teenager. Locality data is uncertain because Mike's record-keeping at the time was not rigorous; he believes the wild origin is either Ben Hill Co, GA or Liberty Co, FL [VERIFY].
Standout traits
- Medium vigor.
- Well-defined red throat, symmetrical mouth, somewhat skinny neck.
- Rot-resistant — has persisted in the collection for 20+ years.
- Strong as a breeding parent: outcrosses with other rugeliis produce particularly nice offspring.
Cultivation notes
Survives extended neglect — the mother plant pictured in the 2023 update has not been repotted in 6+ years yet still produces traps. Divisions are noticeably healthier than the un-repotted mother.
Standout traits
- Medium vigor; nice well-defined red throat.
- Symmetrical mouth; somewhat skinny neck.
- Clearly rot-resistant — survived 20+ years in the collection.
- Notable as a *breeding* clone: outcrosses with other rugeliis produce particularly nice offspring.
Cultivation
The "mother plant" pictured is in a pot that hasn't been repotted in 6+ years yet still pushes traps and looks okay — testifying to robustness. Divisions look noticeably healthier than the long-uncared-for mother.
Photos (3)
Naming
Mike's informal label — 'clone B' — a 20+-year-old internal designation.