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| genus = Nepenthes | | genus = Nepenthes | ||
| species = [[Nepenthes_veitchii_Database|veitchii]] | | species = [[Nepenthes_veitchii_Database|veitchii]] | ||
| creator = Amos | | creator = Amos Yu | ||
| gender = Male | |||
| gender = | |||
| cultivar = 'Candy Dreams' | | cultivar = 'Candy Dreams' | ||
| origin = Asia | | origin = Asia | ||
| released= }} | | released= }} | ||
== Candy Dreams == | |||
One of the most Famous and | One of the most Famous and fantastic Male Cultivators available in horticulture , it stands out for a variety or traits, reasons that are both striking and amazing as an individual specimen | ||
== Grex / Plant Information == | == Grex / Plant Information == | ||
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Traps start as a pink tone on mature specimens to a vibrant red , then the peristome ages a yellow tone onto non striped sections, as these traps age fully it gains a yellow tone on body with a orange/dark yellow/gold | Traps start as a pink tone on mature specimens to a vibrant red , then the peristome ages a yellow tone onto non striped sections, as these traps age fully it gains a yellow tone on body with a orange/dark yellow/gold | ||
at a younger age/smaller basil/cutting the | at a younger age/smaller basil/cutting the body can start green/yellow and produce a few strips, only when mature or near maturity does it truly shine | ||
an interesting feature known on 'Candy Dreams' or CD is the dark speckles on its leaves , many offspring display this trait in a variety of intensity. It is a similar red speckled variegation noted on lowlands such as 'Black Miracle'. On the veitchii Bario form this is not an uncommon trait ,and can appear on any such cross with those genetics. | an interesting feature known on 'Candy Dreams' or CD is the dark speckles on its leaves , many offspring display this trait in a variety of intensity. It is a similar red speckled variegation noted on lowlands such as 'Black Miracle'. On the veitchii Bario form, this is not an uncommon trait ,and can appear on any such cross with those genetics. | ||
=== Growing Conditions === | === Growing Conditions === | ||
== History in Cultivation == | == History in Cultivation == | ||
From the various sources of this specimen, have denoted that it originated from a wild seed pod collected and grown in Asia, various cuttings were produced as well as a few similar siblings exist from the same seed batch. | |||
To the best of our understanding of its origion, the seeds were collected and originated from "Amos Yu" or "Wen Chih Yu" , who has released many similar offspring as well down the years. | |||
Supposedly it went by a few different names in Asia circles, among some that are known are 'Xu Head' as well as 'Lions Head' in some of those grower circles. | |||
It has | The name ‘Xu Head' or (徐脑袋) , originated from the surname of the person who first purchased 'Candy Dreams' originally in mainland China. | ||
It is believed to be 1st introduced into the USA under Redleaf Exotics , and given the Cultivator name 'Candy Dreams', a name it is now well Identified with across the world, even in Asia were it originated have converted to this ID name. | |||
It has become one of, if not the most used male veitchii in cultivation around the world, producing many fantastic offspring , some are close if not equal to their famous father in many respects. | |||
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!Lineage USA | !Lineage USA | ||
!Lineage Asia | !Lineage Asia | ||
!Lineage UK | !Lineage UK | ||
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== Notable Specimens in Collections == | == Notable Specimens in Collections == | ||
Redleaf Exotics | Redleaf Exotics | ||
Carnivero | Carnivero | ||
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== Media & Links == | == Media & Links == | ||
[[File:Nepenthes veitchii Candy Dreams - Carnifern.jpg|thumb|A specimen grown by Carnifern.|none]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:55, 24 June 2025
| Nepenthes veitchii 'Candy Dreams' | |
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| Genus | Nepenthes |
| Species | veitchii |
| Gender | Male |
| Creator/Nursery | Amos Yu |
| Site Origin / Location | Asia |
Candy Dreams
One of the most Famous and fantastic Male Cultivators available in horticulture , it stands out for a variety or traits, reasons that are both striking and amazing as an individual specimen
Grex / Plant Information
Physical Traits
Traps start as a pink tone on mature specimens to a vibrant red , then the peristome ages a yellow tone onto non striped sections, as these traps age fully it gains a yellow tone on body with a orange/dark yellow/gold
at a younger age/smaller basil/cutting the body can start green/yellow and produce a few strips, only when mature or near maturity does it truly shine
an interesting feature known on 'Candy Dreams' or CD is the dark speckles on its leaves , many offspring display this trait in a variety of intensity. It is a similar red speckled variegation noted on lowlands such as 'Black Miracle'. On the veitchii Bario form, this is not an uncommon trait ,and can appear on any such cross with those genetics.
Growing Conditions
History in Cultivation
From the various sources of this specimen, have denoted that it originated from a wild seed pod collected and grown in Asia, various cuttings were produced as well as a few similar siblings exist from the same seed batch.
To the best of our understanding of its origion, the seeds were collected and originated from "Amos Yu" or "Wen Chih Yu" , who has released many similar offspring as well down the years.
Supposedly it went by a few different names in Asia circles, among some that are known are 'Xu Head' as well as 'Lions Head' in some of those grower circles.
The name ‘Xu Head' or (徐脑袋) , originated from the surname of the person who first purchased 'Candy Dreams' originally in mainland China.
It is believed to be 1st introduced into the USA under Redleaf Exotics , and given the Cultivator name 'Candy Dreams', a name it is now well Identified with across the world, even in Asia were it originated have converted to this ID name.
It has become one of, if not the most used male veitchii in cultivation around the world, producing many fantastic offspring , some are close if not equal to their famous father in many respects.
| Named Offspring | Lineage USA | Lineage Asia | Lineage UK |
|---|---|---|---|
Notable Specimens in Collections
Redleaf Exotics
Carnivero
NepenthesGod
Other Facts
Media & Links
