- Breeder
- Mike Wang
- First described
- 2023
- Type
- single clone
- Cultivar
- 'DARK STRETCH'
Origin
Mike-bred selection from a multi-generational breeding program aimed at S. leucophylla clones that produce impressive spring traps — unusual, since most leucos produce only minor, lackluster spring pitchers. After many failures and several generations of selection, DARK STRETCH emerged as a clear winner. Mike has confirmed (post #3) that it does not carry Dark Red Covington Co, AL ancestry.
Standout traits
- Best RED leucophylla in Mike's collection for spring traps — possibly the best red spring-trap leuco anywhere [VERIFY].
- Fall traps colorful and "monster"-sized; spring traps stand out more.
- Giant — traps reach ~1 meter, Mike's threshold for "giant".
- Aged traps: white-ish interior + reddened lips.
- Color holds through propagation: divisions still red shortly after dividing (May 2025).
Cultivation notes
Vigorous when divided; widely demanded. Mike actively propagating and distributing as of 2025.
Standout traits
- Best RED leucophylla in Mike's collection for spring-trap performance — possibly Mike's best red spring-trap leuco overall.
- Spring traps amazingly colored — most leucos produce small unimpressive spring traps.
- Fall traps colorful and jaw-dropping but Mike rates spring traps even higher.
- Giant — traps reach ~1 meter, the bare minimum to qualify as giant per Mike.
- Trap interior unexpectedly turned white-ish; lips reddened with age (Nov 2023 update).
- Recent divisions still red even shortly after dividing (May 2025).
Cultivation
Built from many generations of selective breeding for spring-trap performance. Held strong color even on freshly-divided plants. Under extreme demand from collectors as of mid-2025; Mike has been propagating/distributing.
Photos (25)
Naming
"DARK STRETCH" — descriptive of the deep dark-red color combined with stretched (tall) traps. Mike's running theme is leuco selections that produce impressive *spring* traps, which most leucos do not.