Re: VFT Akai Ryu
Rob Brisler (brislerr@ozemail.com.au)
Fri, 2 Aug 1996 21:23:56 +1000 (EST)
> Just in case others don't know, I posted this message here. The
>Akai Ryu (Red Dragon) VFT is yet another new VFT strain. There was a brief
>article in the last CPN and an advertisement for ordering the plant. The
>reason it's so special is that it's all red. Every single part of the plant
>is a rich, deep red colour unlike some other red VFT's which were not
>completely red.
>
> I do have one other question regarding this, has anyone seen the
>flower? Is the stalk red as well? Is the flower the normal colour and
>shape as other VFT's, or is it a different colour as well? Just curious.
>
>Regards,
>
>Chris
>
>
I believe you will find the stalk to be red and the pollen orange as this is
the case with the 'Dingley All Red' form I grow. The 'Royal Red' form does
tend to throw a bit of green on the stalk, but also has orange pollen. I
would love to get my hands on an Akai Ryu for comparison, but it may be some
time before we see it down here in Oz.
Regards,
Rob