Variety traits

Abundance and duration of Saintpaulia flowering

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl.

Saintpaulia flowering traits are qualitative breeding parameters evaluated visually. They are characterized by the variety's ability to form a "cap" of blooms and the longevity of individual flowers on the flower stalk.

In the reference 19 varieties crop African violet, where this is mentioned in the description.

The abundance of flowering in Saintpaulias is determined by a variety's ability to open a large number of buds simultaneously, which completely cover the foliage rosette. The total number of buds is not a strict metrological indicator and is more often assessed by experts as an ornamental property of a specific variety.

The duration of flowering is determined by the persistence of individual flowers, which are classified as abscising or non-abscising. Flowers of the latter type are capable of remaining on the flower stalk for up to three to four weeks. The continuity of the Saintpaulia flowering process directly depends on a stable light regime and mineral nutrition.

General information about the subject — on the page Abundance and duration of flowering.

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Varieties of African violet mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.