"Eden Black" -- F1

[Jcal]

Is the clump just one big mass or individual plants? How will you seperate them?

 

[BigBella]

Is the clump just one big mass or individual plants? How will you seperate them?

Yes, to both. I'll divide it by cutting it with a scalpel and / or shears . . .

 

[Jcal]

Oh what it would be like to have an abundance of cephs!

 

[Maiden]

Nice job ! I have to buy a eden black this summer with my next order.

 

[BigBella]

Here is a recent update of one of three clones -- this one, the most vigorous of the lot; and also, the one which most readily forms roots. It was purposely kept at lower light levels, so does not currently exhibit the brighter coloration of the others . . .

Cephalotus follicularis "Eden Black x Self" 20 June

 

[Av8tor1]

ohhhhhh very nice David!

 

[utricularia]

Not sure why but that kinda makes me hungry...

 

[Plant Planter]

Not sure why but that kinda makes me hungry...

Hungry to own a hungry plant, are you?
Anyhow, you're making good progress! Definitely let us know when you see the first pitchers!

 

[BigBella]

Anyhow, you're making good progress! Definitely let us know when you see the first pitchers!

Thanks all.

There are pitchers on the plant, though tiny for the time being; and it is difficult to see them in that particular photo . . .

 

[Jcal]

I too was looking for the little fuzz balls. That much plant material makes me green with envy.

 

[Kinjie]

Very nice David! Great results you have putting this in Tc.

 

[Lil Stinkpot]

I just re-read the whole thread, and the progress is amazing. These are going to look great!

 

[BigBella]

Here is the latest update on one of several cultures. The trick had been successful rooting with this variety, which had been a bit more resistant than others, for whatever reason. Some growers swear by liquid cultures on shaker tables to keep things aerated; but I alternated cytokinin-rich media for auxin-rich; and then plain with high sucrose (without plant growth regulators). That method proved successful . . .

Cephalotus follicularis "Eden Black x Self" 10.09

 

[Lil Stinkpot]

Very cool. Congratulations on the success!

 

[BioZest]

Beauteous! Congrats. I love how you can see the roots through the medium.

 

[BigBella]

Thanks all. That culture is one of five clonal lines; and, hopefully, some will breed true enough to the Eden Black. They will require a generous amount of light.

The first two clones, from the 2011 seed -- "alpha" and "beta" have been placed ex vitro, in live sphagnum; and I plan on donating a few to the 2014 NASC Auction, provided there is no high croakage rate . . .

 

[Jcal]

Sweet! Looking toward to the auction!

 

[afrodisa]

Cannot wait til the auction. I envy not only your cephs but your skills in TC.

 

[BigBella]

Thanks all. You folks are too kind . . .

 

[Brie]

Very awesome, good job BB...