toof Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I have to agree with Aidan, the plant has reached ridiculous proportions. Dare I say, over-rated? A nice vigorous moorei but, not that unique. Quite common in the field. Just one person's opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Earl Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I have to agree with Aidan, the plant has reached ridiculous proportions. Dare I say, over-rated? A nice vigorous moorei but, not that unique. Quite common in the field.Just one person's opinion. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeciFiX Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I have to agree with Aidan, the plant has reached ridiculous proportions. Dare I say, over-rated? A nice vigorous moorei but, not that unique. Quite common in the field.Just one person's opinion. Ditto. I can understand the hype. It's like a new video game system like the new batch recently came out. Or to put it in Aidan's terms "a new Nepenthes species" which is true as well. S. 'Leah Wilkerson' is definitely attractive with the milky white colouring, a larger Sarracenia with the red veins and a very nice Sarracenia overall but it'll be easier to get in a short amount of time. No need for the hassle. Theres plenty of beauty to go around in the CP world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky78 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I was just wondering if Gerd took any pics of the ""Leah Wilkerson"" that he bought? I am very interested to see it as Brooks is a very good friend of mine and am sure that he is interested as well. Just wanted to get an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposwillo Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I got a S. leah wilkerson from brooks a couple months ago and it already has a new growth point. Thanks brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky78 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 That is great, Max! It is a very awesome plant! But I am wondering if anyone has heard of an update about the LW that Gerd got. And I have to say that I don't think that Toof has a Leah Wilkerson in his collection as I have been in the field for several years as well and it is very different from Mooreis in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Vegetative propagation is necessary to maintain the unique features of this hybrid. I obtained written permission to collect a sample of this specimen, and it is presently in a private tissue culture lab. Those interested in obtaining specimens of this plant should contact me using the address below. Any update on tissue culture progress Brooks? A closer look and you can see the stands of Drosera filiformis tracyi in the grasses. The ground was literally covered with Drosera intermedia and Pingulica that were all an intense red. I believe the soil has something to do with the red coloration. I have taken a small sample to have it tested. Sorry, I was just looking at your site too and wondered if anything came of this soil sample? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toof Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 And I have to say that I don't think that Toof has a Leah Wilkerson in his collection as I have been in the field for several years as well and it is very different from Mooreis in the field. Several years?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAJ Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I will send pics to the cpuk forum in the spring.Lets hope it is the real one. Greetings Gerd What happened about this plant Gerd, did it turn out to be a genuine Leah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarra100 Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 What happened about this plant Gerd, did it turn out to be a genuine Leah? Hi, last year the plant made very thin and weak pitchers as you see on the pic`s below. So I am still not sure it is the real one. I hope for this spring. But my Leah Wilkerson X Leah Wilkerson seedlings looking great and growing fast. Greetings Gerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCarnifreak Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) With these pictures it's still very hard to say it's the real Leah... Let's hope for some good pictures this year! Anybody else? Gerd, have you already asked Mr. Westphal? Edited March 12, 2008 by TheCarnifreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarra100 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 With these pictures it's still very hard to say it's the real Leah... Let's hope for some good pictures this year! Anybody else? Gerd, have you already asked Mr. Westphal? Hi Ries, yes i have already asked Mr. Westphal where he has got the plant from. He told me that he has big connections more than 20 years , so he was able to get the plant , but he would not like to tell me where the plant comes from. Cheers Gerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCarnifreak Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Do you guys remember this topic? I bought this plant from Gerd, and have it in flower. Well....whats you opinion? Does somebody have a Leah in flower? Please post some pics! Cheers, Ries Edited May 17, 2009 by TheCarnifreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natale Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hi Ries, this is the flower of my S. x 'Leah Wilkerson': Ch Natale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCarnifreak Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks Natale! Well....it does look like it don't you think? It's possible that mine have less colour because I haven't that much sunlight in my greenhouse, and I live few thousand km more north... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Joel=- Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Here is mine. You should get a better idea once you get this years crop of pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natale Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks Natale!Well....it does look like it don't you think? It's possible that mine have less colour because I haven't that much sunlight in my greenhouse, and I live few thousand km more north... Hi Ries, I think it is very likely what you say. Expect to compare the pitchers. Ch Natale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogier Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Ries, Things get more and more exciting, Bring the plant when we see eachother in june with you to my place, than we'll compare the plant with my Leah's! Thanks Natale!Well....it does look like it don't you think? It's possible that mine have less colour because I haven't that much sunlight in my greenhouse, and I live few thousand km more north... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarra100 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Ries,Things get more and more exciting, Bring the plant when we see eachother in june with you to my place, than we'll compare the plant with my Leah's! Hi Rogier, that is a good idea. I hope very much for Ries, that is the real one. By the way, Ries your plants growing very well for me. And the plants from Rogier, too. Thank you again. Hope to make more deals like this. Greetings Gerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loligo1964 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Hi Howard,no I am not absolutely sure. The plant has no pitchers at the moment , in summer we will be sure. But I can not believe that plantarara makes fakes. Mister Westphal told me the rhizome is about 6 years old. Greetings Gerd I wouldn't be concerned with the plant's provenance in the least . . . This naturally-occurring Sarracenia x moorei cross has been in continuous cultivation since 2002 -- plenty of time for such a vigorous plant (one of its chief characteristics was its "unbelievable hybrid vigor" in the original 2004 description) to produce sizable rhizomes. Upon re-potting this Spring, I discovered that my own five-year old S. "Leah Wilkerson" division had developed a rhizome the size of a yam -- easily twice its size from the previous season. . . Edited May 18, 2009 by loligo1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallsg7 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 You wont know for sure until you compare it with someone elses genuine leah.your photographs are not detailed enough to make an accurate decision.Ive grown this amazing plant for a few years now.I would say you have to wait until the plant is fairly mature-then look at its first spring pitcher.This will be massive-way above anything else.Upon maturity the lid has a lovely purple edge.Of all the photos of the flower so far posted my own flower looks most like natales(No surprise as i supplied him the plant).Mainly pink.My plants are very vigorous,producing two or three divisions per year...at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCarnifreak Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thanks for your reactions guys. I'll post some pictures when the pitchers have opened. It's sending several pitchers up right now. I'll also compare it to Rogier's Leah's :) Cheers, Ries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky78 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Any updates? Edited June 3, 2009 by bucky78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedric Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hello, My 'Leah wilkerson' Photographs of May 2, 2009 Cedric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike King Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 And here is my grouping, lovely this time of year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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