Re: Unusual VFTs (fwd)

Thomas K. Hayes (tkhayes@pennet.net)
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 22:55:33 GMT

>Subject: Re: Unusual VFTs (fwd)

Mike,

you wrote:
>A request to all the VFT experts on the list,

I wouldn't call myself an "expert", but here's my $.02

>In my local garden centre there is a number of VFTs on sale. Some with
>the usual flat petiole others with very wavy/ crinkly petioles and
>others with teeth (as on the traps) down the sides of the petioles near
>the traps.

The first two sound like normal winter growth patterns. The "teeth down the
sides of the petioles near the traps" is something that I have also seen and
comes and goes on the plants. I wouldn't say that it is "rare" for them to
get the jagged edges on the upper edges of the leaves either.

>Are these recognised forms of VFTs or has something intersting happened
during >tissue culture? They are all green, not surprising as there hasn't
been much >sun recently. Are these plants of interest or will they revert to
the usual >form if looked after properly. I might buy a few depending on any
feedback from >this posting.

My guess is that they will revert to "normal" growth with propper care, but
pick a few up for the fun of it. What do you have to loose? Can you ever
have too many CP?
Take care & keep on growing,



-Tom- & Krissy


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