- Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:26 pm
#189607
We (FlytrapStore) have recently found out that there are several genetically distinct flytraps circulating under the name 'Dracula'. The most popular and well-known plant being the one bred and named by Trev Cox. However, there is also another clone originating from an unnamed Polish grower that might have been in existence and named "Dracula" even before Trev's plant (we're not sure of the timeline). It turns out that the plant we (FlytrapStore) obtained, propagated and sold as "Dracula" in 2012 and 2013 was the plant originating from the Polish grower. Photos of this plant can be seen here:
Photos of "Polish Dracula"
A photo of Trev Cox's 'Dracula' is below:
The plants are similar in many ways, but obviously genetically different. When we obtained "Dracula" (now known to be "Polish Dracula") several years ago, we were unaware that there were multiple plants circulating under the same name. As such, we assumed it to be the more well known plant from Trev Cox.
We have managed to obtain a couple of Trev Cox's 'Dracula' plants, and with any luck, we'll have it in tissue culture next spring and have some propagated by next fall (fall 2014).
As soon as we have enough propagated, our first line of business will be to offer a free plant to anyone who purchased a "Polish Dracula" from us over the last year or so with the understanding that it was Trev Cox's 'Dracula'.
Because we believe both plants to be worthy of propagation and distribution, due to their beautiful coloration and menacing appearance, our plan is to rename the first plant we obtained to "Polish Dracula" and continue selling those plants under that moniker, but also offer the soon-to-be officially registered 'Dracula' from Trev Cox in the FlytrapStore as soon as we're able to do so.
Photos of "Polish Dracula"
A photo of Trev Cox's 'Dracula' is below:
The plants are similar in many ways, but obviously genetically different. When we obtained "Dracula" (now known to be "Polish Dracula") several years ago, we were unaware that there were multiple plants circulating under the same name. As such, we assumed it to be the more well known plant from Trev Cox.
We have managed to obtain a couple of Trev Cox's 'Dracula' plants, and with any luck, we'll have it in tissue culture next spring and have some propagated by next fall (fall 2014).
As soon as we have enough propagated, our first line of business will be to offer a free plant to anyone who purchased a "Polish Dracula" from us over the last year or so with the understanding that it was Trev Cox's 'Dracula'.
Because we believe both plants to be worthy of propagation and distribution, due to their beautiful coloration and menacing appearance, our plan is to rename the first plant we obtained to "Polish Dracula" and continue selling those plants under that moniker, but also offer the soon-to-be officially registered 'Dracula' from Trev Cox in the FlytrapStore as soon as we're able to do so.