There has also been discussion that micropropagated Cephalotus take longer to grow to maturity vs those from straight cuttings or seeds germinated "naturally".
The issue with the "selfed" seed variably exhibiting the trademark dark coloration has as much to do with the individual grower and to his or her cultivation practices, as much as it's genetics, in my opinion. I've seen examples of the plant itself, state-side, exhibiting little more color than many typical plants under direct sunlight . . .
I may have read this wrong but are you saying that there is true divisions of Eden black already in the US?
Stephen has been distributing 'Eden Black' for many years, so there are quite a large number of growers in the EU. It would therefore stand to reason that it would eventually reach the USA - in much the same way as "Big Boy" has.
Yes, there are existing plants within the US, and at least two attempts to tissue culture it from leaves and rhizomes . . .
How do you gentlemen label the seed grown plants in the UK? It seems like there are more seed grown plants floating around over there and im wondering how do you keep the divisions from Eden Black plant from getting crossed with the seed plants? Things can get muddled quickly unless people are labeling correctly.
Those seed-grown plants are labeled, "Eden Black x Self," if the grower is reputable; and more than a few have been sold in the UK . . .
agreed.
Thanks for answering my questions. I'll quick hi-jacking your thread and wait for the auctions! I cant wait to go after one of these!