- Breeder
- Mike Wang
- First described
- 2018
A Mike-bred Sand Mountain ornata selection from the MK017 × UCB cross, distinguished by heavy veins, a purple-ish throat, and a characteristic orange tinge that develops as the trap ages. The late-season orange/red coloration is consistent year over year, suggesting genetic rather than environmental control. 12 Mike photos (June and August 2018).
Standout traits
- Heavy veins
- Purple-ish throat coloration
- Orange tinge develops as the trap ages — Mike (2018) infers genetic, not just environmental, since it has occurred year-after-year
- Mike speculates light-activated anthocyanins drive the orange/red pigment as the trap matures
- Within an oreophila context, copper-lid clones exist in the wild but very few of those are in cultivation, especially on var. ornata
Cultivation
- Coloration develops over weeks to months as the trap ages — don't judge color expression on freshly-opened pitchers.
- Standard oreophila culture.
Photos (12)
Naming
Mike's working label — describes the standout traits: heavy veins, purple-ish throat, and a developing orange tinge that intensifies as the trap ages. From the MK017 × UCB cross (Mike's confirmation in post 37827).