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I have been looking for a Cephalotus squat for quite some time. I finally got a little SQUAT..

How is this different than any other ceph? All ceph cultivars are practically the same, and vary based on grow conditions.


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C.squat has very unique and different pitchers than any other cephalotus...
https://www.google.com/search?q=cephalo ... 6juvVFM%3A

tannerm wrote:How is this different than any other ceph? All ceph cultivars are practically the same, and vary based on grow conditions.


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Well the name itself says it. The pitchers are more squat than your typical ceph. And I do agree that most ceph cultivars are practically indistinguishable from each other, but squat is an exception. The shape is stable and very different from a typical ceph, making it easy to distinguish even without a label.

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tannerm wrote:How is this different than any other ceph? All ceph cultivars are practically the same, and vary based on grow conditions.


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Well the name itself says it. The pitchers are more squat than your typical ceph. And I do agree that most ceph cultivars are practically indistinguishable from each other, but squat is an exception. The shape is stable and very different from a typical ceph, making it easy to distinguish even without a label.

Hmmm. The pictures I found of it online look practically indistinguishable. Maybe I'd need to see a comparison, it's hard to tell without anything to use as a reference.


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Tannerm ... you're kidding right??
Well I guess your Eden black is just like any ole typical...

hollyhock wrote:Tannerm ... you're kidding right??
Well I guess your Eden black is just like any ole typical...

I mean, it basically is. You can achieve the same coloration as EB with LEDs & individuals without intense lighting who have EBs have noted that they don't have the darker coloration. Calling Nauz....


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There are genetic variations between seedlings. You can have a unique plants. If people deem it worthy, it becomes a cultivar. I believe that color is a lot more easily influenced by conditions than shape, which is why there is more controversy over Eden Black and not some cultivars like 'Squat' and 'Big Boy' (not sure if that one is officially registered).

I also question different color cultivars. However, the difference of pitcher shape on Squats is obvious.

Later, I'll try to post a picture of a Squat pitcher next to a non-Squat pitcher for comparison.

Thanks!

Alvin 415 wrote:I also question different color cultivars. However, the difference of pitcher shape on Squats is obvious.

Later, I'll try to post a picture of a Squat pitcher next to a non-Squat pitcher for comparison.

Thanks!

Great...Alvin415 I can't wait to see your plant. Makes mine really look like a pip speak squat. Well someday..

hollyhock wrote:Alvin 415 wrote:I also question different color cultivars. However, the difference of pitcher shape on Squats is obvious.

Later, I'll try to post a picture of a Squat pitcher next to a non-Squat pitcher for comparison.

Thanks!


Great...Alvin415 I can't wait to see your plant. Makes mine really look like a pip speak squat. Well someday..

I should find a non-Squat pitcher and a Squat pitcher with similar size lids. That way, the comparison of pitcher shapes will be fair.

Alvin 415 wrote:

hollyhock wrote:Alvin 415 wrote:I also question different color cultivars. However, the difference of pitcher shape on Squats is obvious.

Later, I'll try to post a picture of a Squat pitcher next to a non-Squat pitcher for comparison.

Thanks!


Great...Alvin415 I can't wait to see your plant. Makes mine really look like a pip speak squat. Well someday..

I should find a non-Squat pitcher and a Squat pitcher with similar size lids. That way, the comparison of pitcher shapes will be fair.

Please do because all the pictures online suck. Haha


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Haha, I can't guarantee my photos won't also suck. I only had 5 minutes to quickly take pics before needing to head out for dinner.

Typical on the left. Squat on the right.

Another pic of Squat. The best way I can describe the pitchers is "tubbier."


Another pic of a Typical. More long than tubby.


Hope this helps!


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They are beautiful Alvin415...There is also the very noticeable bulge under the peristome on the C.squat... I can't wait until mine grows up...

Squat needs to lose some weight....Nice plants Alvin! Cephalotus 'squat' is now on my wishlist