| Length of adult plant leaf in centimeters. Typical size of the mature plant |
8-15 Very compact |
| Optimal number of rosettes for mature plant |
1-2 |
| Phase change. Quickness of transition to flowering phase |
Self-forming Self-forming |
| Salt-sensitivity |
Standard Can grow in undiluted peat moss-based soil |
| The optimum and maximum pot size for two-year-old plant in centimeters |
6-8 |
| 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) |
Short peduncles Flowers 1-5 cm above the foliage |
| Peduncles’ stiffness. The thickness of the flower stalks elasticity, resistance |
Strong Strong, sturdy stalks |
| The average number of flowers on the peduncles |
1-2 |
| Size of flowers in cm |
6-8cm Medium-large, 6-8cm |
| 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 |
Resist falling off Flowers stay 10 to 45 days, could fall off after wilting |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Fragrant flowers. The ability to change color |
fragrant + Flowers are fragrant and slightly change color |
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