<i>Sansevieria </i>plant named ‘HANSOTI23’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Sansevieria plant named ‘HANSOTI23’ is disclosed, characterized by bright, variegated foliage of green and cream tones with linear bands along the length of the leaf, contrasting with a base background cream colour and bright green coloured margin bands in the leaf blade. Foliage is arranged in attractive spiral rosettes with lowermost foliage occurring at obtuse angles from the center of the plant. The new cultivar is compact, reaching about 20 to 25 cm in height at maturity. Plants are typically ready to sell at 3 months from a rooted liner, having 9 to 12 leaves at this stage. Plants require little water, having a moderate tolerance for drought, and are also tolerant of very wet conditions. The new variety is a Sansevieria, categorized within the Compact Sansevieria Group, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Sansevieria plant named ‘HANSOTI23’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of the new Sansevieria cultivar ‘HANSOTI23’ 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 ‘HANSOTI23’.

(2) These pictures illustrate the plant form which is the unique characteristic of ‘HANSOTI23’ and at the same time demonstrates that plant coloration and variegation pattern is similar to several other Sansevieria trifasciata cultivars. 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.

(3) FIG. 1 illustrates a three-month-old plant of Sansevieria ‘HANSOTI23’ in a 12 cm diameter pot.

(4) FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the plant of ‘HANSOTI23’ in FIG. 1.

(5) FIG. 3 shows a plant of ‘Hansoti23’ grown under high light conditions (about 35% shade from the greenhouse plastic and no shade cloth in late spring which is bright and sunny season) showing the bright coloration, with more, darker yellows and narrower and lighter green bands that high light brings. Though more colourful, such high light grown plants are less acclimatised to low light indoor conditions. Age of the plant is approximately 3 months.

(6) FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of 6 plants of ‘HANSOTI23’ grown under lower light (same growing conditions as plants in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2). Plants are approximately 2.5 to 3 months old.

(7) FIG. 5 illustrates the same plants as in FIG. 4 from a higher angle.

(8) FIG. 6 illustrates the same plants as in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 from the top view.

(9) FIG. 7 illustrates individual leaves of ‘HANSOTI23’.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(10) The new Sansevieria ‘HANSOTI23’ 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.

(11) The aforementioned photographs, together with the following observations, measurements and values describe the new Sansevieria cultivar ‘HANSOTI23’ 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).

(12) 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.

(13) 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.

(14) 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. Botanical classification: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘HANSOTI23’. General information: Parentage.—Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Midi Green’ (unpatented). Optimal growth conditions.— Light intensities.—High adaptability to outdoor or indoor conditions. Temperature.—Day: 25° C. to 35° C. Night: 12° C. to 25° C. Temperature tolerance.—Tolerant to a low temperature of about 8° C. and a high temperature of 38° C. and above, very heat tolerant. Fertilization.—Constant feed of 150 ppm N, 30 ppm P and 150 ppm K is used along with micronutrients with occasional leaching. Growth regulators.—Not necessary for growth, however rooting hormone aids in rapid and prolific rooting of offsets. Propagation: Typical.—Side suckers which come true to type. Rooting habit and description.—Rhizomes are elongated, fleshy, giving rise to offsets (side shoots). Offsets root easily with fibrous adventitious roots from cut end. Colored cream to brown, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart. Time to initiate roots.—15 to 20 days at 25 to 30° C. Time to produce a rooted liner.—About 45 days at 25° C. to 30° C. Time to produce a sales ready 12 cm potted plant from liner.—About 3 months at 25° C. to 30° C. Plant: General appearance and form.—Upright rosette. Height.—About 20 to 30 cm when grown in 12 cm pots. Spread.—About 25 to 30 cm when grown when grown in a 12 cm size container. Form.—Monocot; leaf bases arranged in a rosette around growth point. Shape.—Inverted triangle. Growth rate.—Moderate to rapid. Foliage: Quantity.—About 7 to 9 in a 12 cm, ready to sell plant. Increases with age. Arrangement and attachment.—Single, leaf bases arranged stiffly in a rosette around a central growth point. Leaf length.—About 20 to 30 cm, full mature leaf. Leaf width.—About 6 cm, full mature leaf. Overall shape of leaf.—Lanceolate. Aspect.—Slightly to moderately undulate. Apex shape.—Acute, aristate soft tip. Base shape.—Truncate. Margin.—Entire, sharp, smooth. Texture.—Upper Surface: Smooth and waxy texture. Texture.—Under Surface: Smooth and waxy texture. Pubescence.—None. Color.—Upper surface mature leaf: Basal cream colour near 11B to 11D with dark central band varying from 136B to lighter bands near 138B or 138C. Central band covered in overlay colored near Yellow 2D. Lower surface mature leaf: Basal cream colour near 11B to 11D with dark central band varying from 136B to lighter bands near 138B or 138C. Central band covered in overlay colored near Yellow 2D. Margin coloration: Near RHS Green 136A upper and lower surfaces. Young foliage near Yellow-Green 144D. Venation.—Pattern: Longitudinal/parallel leaf shape. Venation color.—Indistinguishable from leaf blade. Leaf fragrance.—None. Other: Inflorescence description.—Flowers not observed to date. Weather resistance.—Moderately drought tolerant. Pest resistance.—Reasonably resistant to pests, susceptible to root mealybugs (Rhizoecus pritchardi). Typical pets include Pseudococcidae longispinus and Tetranychus urticae. Disease resistance.—Occasionally shows Anthracnose and leaf spots but largely disease free from clean mother stock. Fruit/seed production.—No fruits/seeds detected to date.