| Length of adult plant leaf in centimeters. Typical size of the mature plant |
12-20 Compact |
| Optimal number of rosettes for mature plant |
1-3 |
| Salt-sensitivity |
Resistant to the organic fertilizer May respond well to adding 3% organic fertilizer to the substrate. Recommended for older plants with extensive root system only |
| The optimum and maximum pot size for two-year-old plant in centimeters |
9-12 |
| Intensity of transpiration |
Standard type Standard type found in most hybrids |
| Leaf chlorophyll concentration |
Shade tolerant Leaves have light green color. Leaves prone to discoloration and yellowing with excess of light even without direct sunlight. Light requirement similar to African Violet |
| Leaves thickness |
Average |
| Stiffness of the leaves |
Average Average |
| Ratio of length to width of the leaf. Leaves’ forms |
Standard The length of the leaf 3-5 times the width |
| Length of the flower stalk (peduncle) |
Average peduncles There is a 5-9 cm gap between flowers and foliage |
| Peduncles’ stiffness. The thickness of the flower stalks elasticity, resistance |
Average Average peduncles |
| The average number of flowers on the peduncles |
1-4 |
| Size of flowers in cm |
5-7 Medium, 5-7cm |
| Type flower |
Wavy Waviness of petals dramatically increases from the flower center to the edge |
| Density and thickness of the petals |
Average density petals Average |
| Resistance to falling |
Very resistant Flowers do not fall even with shaking. Wilted flowers need to be removed manually |
| Resistance to transportation |
Suitable for transportation Flowering plants well tolerate transportation |
| Flowers color pigments’ resistance to fading and low temperature requirement |
Stable pigment Pigment is stable , not fading with age and does not require shading |
| Pistil is deformed and sterile like in Streprocarpus Silvia. Female sterility |
Yes |
| Doublefloweredness |
Double-flowered Double-flowered in any age and conditions. Male sterility. Pollen is not present |
| Fantasy and percentage of sports in vegetative reproduction |
Non fantasy hybrid Less than 10% of the baby plants are fantasy |
| Leaf's Edge |
Wavy Wavy edge of the petals |
| Article |
1469 |