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ESPE1703

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Ficus benjamina L. Weeping fig · Ornamentals · bred by van Geest Jan

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has a compact growth habit and is characterized by the stability of varietal traits during vegetative propagation. The leaves of the variety are large relative to the size of the stems and have a dark green color with spots and a broad margin, the color of which varies from yellow to greenish-white.

The variety is intended for use as a houseplant or potted plant and is suitable for commercial production. When identifying the variety, it should be taken into account that alphanumeric codes in breeding programs may refer to different species of Ficus, therefore the botanical name of the species is the priority.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
van Geest Jan 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
van Geest Jan 16 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
J. van Geest Holding B.V. Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20172675
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  1. Application filed 23 October 2017
  2. Registered 6 May 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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