- First described
- 2017
A unique-patterned natural S. × moorei (flava × leucophylla) from Okaloosa Co, FL — distinguished by a red stripe down the lid center like a landing strip. Documented only as a seedling in 2017 (4 Mike photos).
Origin
Wild-origin natural moorei from Okaloosa Co, FL. Original collector and date are [MISSING]. Mike acquired as a seedling.
History
- Pre-2017: Mike acquires as a seedling.
- 2017-04-14 (post 1): First (and only) Mike-photo forum doc.
Standout traits
- Red lid-top stripe — defining feature.
- Reddish body + red throat with coloration extending into the lid interior.
Cultivation notes
Standard moorei hybrid culture.
Photos
See gallery below — 4 Mike-photos from 2017-04-14.
Standout traits
- Red stripe down the center of the lid top — defining trait, unique among Mike's moorei
- Reddish body + nice red throat with coloration extending up the interior of the lid
- Still a seedling at first forum doc — color development still maturing
- Mike's framing: opens up new color combinations and patterns possible in moorei breeding
- hcarlton (post 2): the 'stripe' may broaden into thick veining at maturity, OR may stay as a distinct strip with white on either side — TBC
Cultivation
No clone-specific cultivation notes posted. Standard moorei hybrid culture.
Photos (4)
Naming
Mike's descriptive 'Landing Strip' label — references the conspicuous red stripe down the top center of the lid, like a runway. Mike (post 1, 2017-04-14): "the name seems pretty self explanatory, it is what you think it is, LOL"