- First described
- 2024
- Type
- single clone locality selection
- Cultivar
- 'RED'
Origin
Wild-source leucophylla from Bay Co, FL. Bay Co red forms are not documented as commonly as those from surrounding counties, so this clone fills a small gap in known red-leuco distribution. The plant had been quietly sitting in Mike's collection for years before he noticed it — discovered during a casual walk through the trays.
Standout traits
- Red trap interior — uncommon trait in leucophyllas (most red forms paint the body and lid exterior).
- Heavy red coloration below the mouth.
- Distinctive trap shape Mike calls "quite unique."
Cultivation notes
NorCal leucos typically reserve their best display for fall. The March 2026 record-setting heat wave produced unusually colorful spring traps for this clone, suggesting strong heat responsiveness.
Standout traits
- Red interior of trap (unusual for leucophyllas — most red forms color the body, not interior).
- Heavy red coloration below the mouth.
- Distinctive trap shape — Mike: 'shape just like this one, it's for sure quite unique.'
- Spring traps colored up unexpectedly during a March 2026 record heat wave (warm spring jumpstarts NorCal leucophyllas).
Cultivation
In Mike's NorCal climate, leucophyllas typically don't look great until fall. The 2026 March heat wave (Mike: "hottest on record") pushed this clone into producing strong red spring traps — an uncommon outcome for leucos in a Mediterranean climate.
Mike note: had been "hiding" in his collection for years before he noticed it walking by; will be selected out, propagated, and distributed in the future.
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Naming
Descriptive: 'RED' — Mike's distinguishing label for this Bay Co clone with unusually strong red expression including the trap interior.