| 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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