- First described
- 2015
A wide-lidded S. leucophylla from Bud Wilkerson's bog in N. Walton Co, FL — same source bog as WRR, WWK, and 'red lips' (Walton). Slow to establish but distinctive structurally. Only documented in 2015 (5 Mike photos).
Origin
Wild-origin S. leucophylla from Bud Wilkerson's bog, N. Walton Co, FL. Original collector and date are [MISSING]. Mike had the clone in cultivation pre-2015.
History
- Pre-2015: Mike acquires.
- 2015-09-13 (post 1): First (and only) Mike-photo forum doc. After many years of slow growth, finally produced some nice large traps. Anticipated first bloom the following year.
- 2015-09-15 (post 2): sflguy speculates possible purpurea/rosea ancestry.
Standout traits
- Wide lid — the defining trait.
- Slight red genes — partial color expression noted.
- Wilkerson's-bog character — bog-typical wide-lid feature.
Cultivation notes
Slow to establish; patience required. Standard leucophylla care otherwise.
Photos
See gallery below — 5 Mike-photos from 2015-09-13.
Standout traits
- Wide lid — defining structural trait, especially conspicuous during lid unfolding
- Slight red genes showing — Mike speculates ahead-of-breeding potential
- Bud Wilkerson's bog wide-lid character is 'somewhat typical' for the bog overall (Mike's framing) — wide lids are a recurring feature of the source population
- Slow grower — first nice large traps came after many years; expected to bloom for the first time the year after first documentation
- Forum member sflguy speculates possible distant purpurea/rosea ancestry — would explain the wide-lid character
Cultivation
No clone-specific cultivation notes posted. Slow to establish. Standard S. leucophylla care.
Photos (5)
Naming
Mike's descriptive 'wide lid' label — references the unusually wide pitcher lid, especially conspicuous as the lid unfolds. Mike (post 1, 2015-09-13): "you don't see very often in leucophylla."