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"Eden Black" -- F1

  • #101
Is the clump just one big mass or individual plants? How will you seperate them?
 
  • #102
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 . . .
 
  • #103
Oh what it would be like to have an abundance of cephs!
 
  • #104
Nice job ! I have to buy a eden black this summer with my next order.
 
  • #105
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
 
  • #106
ohhhhhh very nice David!
 
  • #107
Not sure why but that kinda makes me hungry...
 
  • #108
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!
 
  • #109
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 . . .
 
  • #110
I too was looking for the little fuzz balls. That much plant material makes me green with envy.
 
  • #111
Very nice David! Great results you have putting this in Tc.
 
  • #112
I just re-read the whole thread, and the progress is amazing. These are going to look great!
 
  • #113
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
 
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  • #114
Very cool. Congratulations on the success!
 
  • #115
Beauteous! Congrats. I love how you can see the roots through the medium.
 
  • #116
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 . . .
 
  • #117
Sweet! Looking toward to the auction!
 
  • #118
Cannot wait til the auction. I envy not only your cephs but your skills in TC.
 
  • #119
Thanks all. You folks are too kind . . .
 
  • #120
Very awesome, good job BB...
 
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