Which sarracenia to choose?

Which sarracenia to choose?#341175

By EGROEG -  Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:20 am
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- Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:20 am #341175

Which one would you choose out of these three? I have Leucophylla x willisii, flava light vein, purp Venosa and maroon catesbei. Which one out of the three do you think will give the most variety in the collection or looks the best? Attached below is a photo of my current collection, with the three choices to choose from, and only one to be chosen. I’d love to hear your opinions on what you all think

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Re: Which sarracenia to choose?#341194

By xanthoparmelia -  Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:29 pm
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- Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:29 pm #341194

A Sarracenia collection should have all three in my opinion. But if i had to choose just one, i'd go with the flava for the colors. My personal preference. If you want something most dissimilar to what's currently in your collection, go with the minor. On the other hand, you're heavy on red plants, so the leuco would add the most contrast.

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Re: Which sarracenia to choose?#341218

By EGROEG -  Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:30 pm
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- Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:30 pm #341218

I completely agree with you, those were the exact reasons I had in mind for each of the options, but I do find the flava very enchanting

Re: Which sarracenia to choose?#341223

By Drummer230 -  Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:01 am
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- Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:01 am #341223

Leucos are my favorite - I’m always chasing the brightest whites. Flavas are my second favorite, but I like real dark reds. I have over 60 plants in my collection and I just obtained my first minor. That being said- I really like that minor. I’d choose that one. I prefer more pure white Leucos and darker rubricorporas. Personal preference, but hope it helps! Also of note- rubricorporas can be difficult to color up.

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Re: Which sarracenia to choose?#341232

By EGROEG -  Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:20 am
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- Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:20 am #341232

Yea I agree with you too, I love white leucos and dark red flava varieties. I live in Australia and in the summers, I get 9 hours of direct sunlight. It colours up my red flytraps well, dunno if that’ll cut it for the rubriocopora x rugelii sarracenia tho, will have to wait and find out

Re: Which sarracenia to choose?#341238

By steely_phil -  Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:57 pm
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- Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:57 pm #341238

Hard to pass up on a splash of white from the Leuco. For what it's worth, I like the idea of a mix of sarrs that peak at different points in the growing season- gives you a new star attraction through the whole season!

Also, sweet collection!

Re: Which sarracenia to choose?#341509

By EGROEG -  Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:06 am
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- Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:06 am #341509

thanks

its slowly growing, yes, an autumn peaker would be magnificent!!

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