Patent Application
20210068328
Latin name of the genus and species: Sansevieria javanica.
Variety denomination: ‘HANSOTI26’.
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Sansevieria plant, botanically known as Sansevieria javanica of the family Asparagaceae, hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘HANSOTI26’.
Sansevieria is a monocotyledonous plant with fleshy, succulent leaves which are available in a huge range of species, varieties and cultivars as an outdoor ornamental plant (under tropical conditions) or as indoor plants.
The new Sansevieria ‘HANSOTI26’ was discovered and selected by the inventor, Ashish Hansoti, as a chance seedling from open pollinated seeds on an unpatented, unnamed variety of Sansevieria in the inventor's collection labelled as “Sansevieria javanica”. The pollen parent was unknown (seedling from open pollinated seeds). The open-pollination was performed at a commercial nursery in Village Done, District Thane, Maharashtra State in Western India. The date of this open-pollination cannot be confirmed by the inventor. Selection was made during January of 2009.
Asexual reproduction of the new Sansevieria cultivar by vegetative cuttings as well as leaf cuttings was first performed in November 2010 in Village Asle, District Satara, Maharashtra State in Western India and it was seen that the distinctive combination of characteristics of the new cultivar reproduced true However, it was subsequently discovered (sometime in autumn 2015) that the variety ‘HANSOTI26’ came true even from leaf cuttings. This was a breakthrough as not only did it mean much quicker propagation but also the production of smaller plants which were suitable for smaller pots and also developed a good form when grown for 3-4 months in smaller size pots such as a 12 cm pot.
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined to be unique characteristics of ‘HANSOTI26’, which in combination distinguish this Sansevieria as a new and distinct cultivar:
The new variety ‘HANSOTI26’ is considered a variety of Sansevieria in the group denominated as “Novelty Sansevieria Group” as in it is not one of the Sansevieria trifasciata species. The new variety presents an average of 10 leaves per plant when it reaches sale size (between 2-4 months from rooted liner depending on finished pot size).
The new variety has an upright growth habit and the entire plant can reach a height range between 20 and 25 cm when grown in a 12 cm pot. The leaves are narrow with maximum width of 3 cm and lanceolate with a distinct texture and waxy feel. The blades are somewhat thick or fleshy.
The new variety is moderately drought tolerant and adapts well to conditions of bright light and heavy shade (exterior and interior).
The main color of a recently mature leaf is a green near 138B with darker lines and cross hatching which is near 139A. The underside of the leaf is near 138C. With age the leaf color darkens slightly. Attached colour pictures are a better guide to the overall colouration than written descriptions.
Plants of the new Sansevieria ‘HANSOTI26’ can be compared to the variety Sansevieria bacularis ‘Mikado’ (unpatented) which is another Sansevieria in the “Novelty Sansevieria Group” and is propagated and grown in a similar fashion. ‘Mikado’ has much fleshier, almost terete leaves with a distinct sulcus or groove along the length. In cross section leaves are almost circular with a small sulcus and a maximum diameter of 1 cm. Overall coloration is much darker green with indistinct cross hatching and no linear lines. ‘Mikado’ is slower growing compared to ‘HANSOTI26’ in both, speed of propagation and in subsequent growth from Liners to finished pot plant. The table below summarizes the differences:
Plants of the new Sansevieria ‘HANSOTI26’ differ from plants of the seed parent in the following characteristics:
The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of the new Sansevieria cultivar ‘HANSOTI26’ showing the colors as true as is reasonably possible with colored reproductions of this type. Colors in the photographs may differ slightly from the color value cited in the detailed botanical description which accurately describe the color of ‘HANSOTI26’.
These pictures illustrate the plant form which is the unique characteristic of ‘HANSOTI26’. All plants were grown in an open poly house (high tunnel) at Village Asle, District Satara, Maharashtra State in Western India. Average temperature in Asle is 25° C. with summer highs of 39° C. and winter lows of 6° C. Plants grow under natural light conditions and between 30% to 75% shade levels depending on the season (higher shade in hot summer conditions). These conditions closely approximate those used in commercial practice in India.
The new Sansevieria ‘HANSOTI26’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The phenotype of the new cultivar may vary with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, fertilizer levels and composition and day length without any change in the genotype of the plant.
The aforementioned photographs, together with the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Sansevieria cultivar ‘HANSOTI26’ plants grown in an open poly house (high tunnel) at Village Asle, District Satara, Maharashtra State in Western India. Average temperature in Asle is 25° C. with summer highs of 39° C. and winter lows of 6° C. Plants grow under natural light conditions and between 30% to 75% shade levels depending on the season (higher shade in hot summer conditions).
This crop gets nearly constant fertilization to increase production, Constant Liquid Feed at approximately 150 ppm N, 30 ppm P and 150 ppm K is used along with micronutrients. Production is closely related with proper and complete plant nutrition and an open soilless growing media based on coconut coir. The plants are grown in plastic pots on metal benching in spacing trays.
Color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.), (April 2009) except where general colors of ordinary significance are used.
The photographs and descriptions were taken during the Winter season in Asle, District Satara, Maharashtra State, India when outdoor day temperature was 25° C. to 30° C. The age of the plants described is 3 to 4 months.
