Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. African violet · Ornamentals · bred by OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP
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10 August 2026
The variety belongs to the Optimara series and is intended for indoor floriculture, adapted for cultivation in pots approximately 10 cm in diameter. The plant has a standard growth type and is equipped with non-dropping flower technology.
A distinctive morphological feature is the dark green leaves with a reddish tint on the underside. In Europe, the variety is known under the name Sayo, while on the US market it may be encountered under the name Emilie.
There are mutant forms of this variety known as chimeras, which are genetically different from the original plant and do not transmit their traits when propagated by a standard leaf cutting.
2 jurisdictions
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The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
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