Sarracenia oreophila 'Alabama clone' (late-summer-pitcher producer, ~3' tall)

Origin

A wild-source Alabama S. oreophila — locality details not stated. Distinguished from Mike's other Alabama-source oreophila clones by two unusual features: (1) reliable late-summer pitcher production when most of his other Alabama clones go to phyllodia, and (2) exceptional height — confirmed in 2024 (post #6) as the tallest clone in Mike's entire collection at nearly 3' (1m).

History

• Pre-2012: Mike acquires the clone (no acquisition details in this thread).
• 2012-08-25 (post #1): first forum documentation. Mike notes high environmental sensitivity — greenhouse vs outdoor produces dramatically different phenotypes.
• 2013-08-09 (post #2): late summer traps documented; cooler nights + different fall light produce darker red.
• 2013-09-13 (Andrew, post #3): asks why his plant only produces phyllodia in late summer.
• 2013-09-20 (post #4): Mike confirms most of his Alabama clones produce only phyllodia at this season — late-summer pitchers are the exception.
• 2024-02-23 (post #6): Mike posts spring 2023 photos showing the clone at nearly 3' / 1m — tallest in the collection.

Standout traits

• 3' / 1m tall — tallest clone in Mike's collection.
• Late-summer pitcher production — atypical for Alabama oreophila clones.
• Heavy venation standard look.
• Cool-night-driven red intensification in fall traps.

Conservation status

ESA-listed endangered. California-only distribution per Mike's standing practice for federal-endangered Sarracenia.

Cultivation notes

Standard oreophila culture; the late-summer flush is partly genetic (this specific clone) and partly environment-dependent (other holders' plants of the same line produced phyllodia instead). For maximum late-fall color, expose to cool autumn nights with bright sun.

Photos

16 Mike-Wang photos spanning 2012-08 → 2023.