| Length of adult plant leaf in centimeters. Typical size of the mature plant | 25-60 Large |
|---|---|
| Optimal number of rosettes for mature plant | 2-5 |
| Phase change. Quickness of transition to flowering phase | Self-forming Self-forming |
| 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 | 12-15 |
| 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 |
| Stem | typical rosette Plant has typical rosette |
| Length of the flower stalk (peduncle) | Long peduncles Distance between flowers and foliage 10-15 cm |
| Peduncles’ stiffness. The thickness of the flower stalks elasticity, resistance | Weak Weak peduncles, cascading peduncles |
| The average number of flowers on the peduncles | 3-15 |
| Size of flowers in cm | 4-6cm Small- Medium, less than 6cm |
| Type flower | Normal Flowers are widely open and petals do not bend backwards |
| Density and thickness of the petals | Thin Thin Petals |
| Resistance to falling | Resist falling off Flowers stay 10 to 45 days, could fall off after wilting |
| Resistance to transportation | Average Flowering plants normally tolerate transportation with good packing and fixing flower stalks |
| Flowers color pigments’ resistance to fading and low temperature requirement | Average stability of the pigment With the aging of the flower the color might fade |
| Possibility of forming a Bouquet (Hat) of flowers. Presentability | Plant is very presentable Good for display at exhibitions |
| Pistil is deformed and sterile like in Streprocarpus Silvia. Female sterility | No |
| Doublefloweredness | Conditional double-floweredness (semi-doublefloweredness) May be additional petals, pollen is not always present. Young plant may not exhibit doubleflowers |
| Fantasy and percentage of sports in vegetative reproduction | Non fantasy hybrid Less than 10% of the baby plants are fantasy |
| Leaf's Edge | Smooth Smooth edge of the petals |
| Fragrant flowers. The ability to change color | no fragrance Flowers has no fragrance |
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