- First described
- 2015
A red-lipped S. leucophylla from the same Bud Wilkerson's bog in N. Walton Co, FL that produced 'Wilkerson's Red Rocket' and 'Wilkerson's White Knight'. White-and-veined trap with conspicuous red lip. Less rot-prone than WRR. Documented from 2015 to 2024.
Origin
Wild-origin S. leucophylla from Bud Wilkerson's bog in North Walton County, FL — the same source population as WRR and WWK. Original collector and date are [MISSING]. Mike acquired the clone pre-2015.
Mike speculates 'red lips' may be a "cousin or long lost relative" of WRR — same source bog, same general look, distinct color expression.
History
- Pre-2015: Mike acquires.
- 2015-09-07 (post 1): First documented showy pitchers after several years of babying.
- 2023-11 / 2024-10: Continued documentation under Mike's care.
Standout traits
- Red lip on a white-and-veined background.
- Wilkerson's-bog look shared with WRR and WWK.
- Summer dormancy / phyllodia with fall trap flush.
- Less rot-prone than WRR.
Cultivation notes
Standard leucophylla care; keep moist (not waterlogged) during summer phyllodia phase. Thin phyllodia near the rhizome for better light. Patience — first showy traps may take years.
Photos
See gallery below — 13 Mike-photos spanning 2015 through 2024.
Standout traits
- Conspicuous red lip / mouth — the defining trait, on a typical white-and-veined leucophylla pitcher background
- All Bud Wilkerson's bog leucophyllas share a 'certain look' (likely shape) — Mike (post 1)
- Strong vigor (not as fast as WRR, but not slow)
- Less rot-prone than WRR (Mike's 2015 comparison) — counterintuitively, the faster-growing leucophyllas are more rot-prone
- Goes nearly summer-dormant — produces only phyllodia June-August, with the showy fall pitchers preceded by months of non-trap growth
- Mike's plants took several years of babying before producing their first showy pitchers (Mike, post 1, 2015-09-07)
- Possibly genetically related to 'Wilkerson's Red Rocket' or 'Wilkerson's White Knight' (Mike's speculation: 'maybe a cousin or long lost relative')
Cultivation
- Summer dormancy is normal. The plant produces only phyllodia from June to August. Don't panic; fall traps will follow.
- Soil moisture during summer dormancy: keep moist, NOT waterlogged — Mike's framing: "much like S. oreophila, it's important to keep the soil as moist as possible but not overly water-logged to make sure they don't rot."
- Thin out phyllodia near the rhizome to expose it to direct sunlight (Mike's technique).
- Less rot-prone than WRR. Reasonable culture without extreme drainage measures.
Photos (13)
Naming
Mike's descriptive 'red lips' label — references the conspicuous red lip / mouth coloration on this otherwise white-and-veined leucophylla. Note: this is distinct from the *S. rosea* 'red lips' Southern Baldwin Co, AL clone — same descriptive name, different species and source.