Here’s an interesting moorei seedling that has been catching my eye. It is still a young plant but already shows some great character and rich color. It’s not quite lidless, but it does have an interesting “abbreviated” hood. The hood pairs well with the large cavernous maw. This is a select clone of a moorei cross I did in 2017, germinated 2018 – grown completely outdoors.
Sarracenia Photo Dump
Hello! June has been off to a busy but growth filled month. Pitchers are open, while a few are still inflating here and there. It is a joy to witness their shapes colors shifting. Some of the once tiny seedlings are now throwing up pitchers with some promising character. God, it’s fantastic to see them evolve! Without further delay, here’s an assortment of snapshots captured over the last couple … Read More
New Horns
New horns are emerging. The creature’s crest is comprised of the oft-despised Sarracenia “Smurf”. Not only is the plant fitting in form and in shape for this piece — but also in reputation. I loved the way the old pitchers from last season looked, so I left them on. The gnarled and twisted foliage compliments the overall piece so nicely. This was definitely a fun one to create. To the … Read More
Cloudflow
Cloudflow – Clips from 28 -29 May 2021.
Spring Symphony 2021
Hello there! My goodness, this season is off to a spectacular start. Each season the spring symphony of growth and color explodes on the scene. So much vibrancy in effect. Pitchers are inflating and opening while the flood of flowers rolls on. It’s so awe inspiring to witness it all unfold. (Just a few months ago, these babies were all under ice and snow. The fact they can take … Read More
Inside a Darlingtonia Flower
Darlingtonia flowers are beautifully otherworldly. I removed a petal to share a glimpse of the flower interior. For a closer look, click on photos to enlarge. Pollinating Darlingtonia is also pretty easy and can be done in the same manner as Sarracenia. In the case of Darlingtonia, pollen falls onto the ovary. I use a brush to collect the pollen by swiping the ovary surface as well as brushing … Read More
Flower: Sarracenia”Crown of Thorns”
Sarracenia “Crown of Thorns” (Parentage: S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ x (flava var. rubricorpora x leucophylla) – clone 10 – Cross by Dr. Travis H. Wyman) has a little funkiness built into the flower. Going under the flower hood, we can see the style (upside down umbrella sac thing) forms irregularly. I guess it comes from the mama, plant, S. ‘Reptilian Rose’. Flowers on Reptilian rose form slightly irregular, with the … Read More
Pollination
It’s that time of year – plants are in bloom! The creative potential is growing with each flower opening up. One beautiful thing I enjoy about Sarracenia cultivation: it offers a wonderful creative outlet. My imagination runs wild at the thought of possible plant combinations throughout the year. And at this point in the season – working with the flowers is a fundamental step in making the visions real. … Read More
Flower: Sarracenia “Chaos”
Chaos bloom.
Flower: RR x AS
S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ x ‘Adrian Slack’ – Clone XI, from 2010 Seed Set.