If it is widely available then it is not special anymore. Why ruin a plant that special?
What?
If something is widely available then it is NOT special anymore? Making it available to growers "ruins" it? HUH?
I don't understand that sort of outlook or thinking.
So what you are implying, is that only those growers with a lot of money to throw around, is what makes them worthy of growing a specific plant?!
Or perhaps only if a person knows another grower personally, who has some rare plant to sell/trade/ or give, THAT is what makes them worthy of getting a specific plant?
What of the growers who live near no one, and who don't know anyone. Are they less worthy? Heck, they could be the next grower/breeder who develops the next hybrid/grex with unique and highly desirable traits in a specific plant!
And also that if a plant is widely available, then it isn't "special".... does that mean "worth growing" or enjoying? What do you mean "special"?
Wow! Interesting outlook you have there. One I can't really share a lot with.
How about we limit certain plants to only those growers who have grown CP's for 10 or more years, showing their dedication to the hobby? How about 20+ years? 30?
Where do you draw the line?
To me, even a nicely grown common VFT is special!
In fact to me, that is what makes a plant special. When it is well cared for... as it shows!