| Length of adult plant leaf in centimeters. Typical size of the mature plant |
15-35 Average |
| Optimal number of rosettes for mature plant |
1-2 |
| 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 |
Standard foliage Standard foliage has rich green color, requires a lot of filtered light; 2-3 times greater than African Violets |
| Leaves thickness |
Average |
| Stiffness of the leaves |
Average Average |
| Ratio of length to width of the leaf. Leaves’ forms |
Wide The length of the leaf 2-3 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 |
2-5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Yes |
| 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 |
Wavy Wavy edge of the petals |
| Fragrant flowers. The ability to change color |
no fragrance Flowers has no fragrance |
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