<i>Kalanchoe </i>plant named ‘Dokalwilis’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Dokalwilis, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; pure white-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Claims

1. A new and distinct Kalanchoe plant named Dokalwilis as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

(1) The accompanying colored photograph illustrates the overall appearance of the new Kalanchoe plant showing the colors as true as it is reasonably possible to obtain in colored reproductions of this type. Colors in the photograph may differ slightly from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description which accurately describe the colors of the new Kalanchoe plant.

(2) The photograph (FIG. 1) is a side perspective view of a typical flowering plant of Dokalwilis grown in a container.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(3) The aforementioned photograph and following observations, measurements and values describe plants grown during the autumn in 10-cm containers in a glass-covered greenhouse in De Lier, The Netherlands and under cultural practices typical of commercial Kalanchoe production. During the production of the plants, day temperatures ranged from 18 C. to 20 C., night temperatures averaged 18 C. and light levels ranged from 10,000 lux to 50,000 lux. Plants received long day/short night conditions (more than 14 hours of light) for three weeks then plants received photoinductive short day/long night conditions (minimum 14 hours darkness) until flowering. Plants were eleven weeks old when the photograph was taken and twelve weeks old when the description was taken. In the detailed description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, 2007 Edition, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. Botanical classification: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Dokalwilis. Parentage: Female, or seed, parent.Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Cora, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 12,301. Male or pollen parent.Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Kikai, not patented. Propagation: Type.By vegetative terminal cuttings. Time to initiate roots, summer.About 14 days at temperatures about 21 C. Time to initiate roots, winter.About 16 days at temperatures about 21 C. Time to produce a rooted young plant, summer.About three weeks at temperatures about 21 C. Time to produce a rooted young plant, winter.About four weeks at temperatures about 21 C. Root description.Fine, fibrous; typically greyish white to reddish brown in color, actual color of the roots is dependent on substrate composition, water quality, fertilizer type and formulation, substrate temperature and physiological age of roots. Rooting habit.Moderately freely branching; medium density to sparse. Plant description: Plant and growth habit.Relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely flowering habit with numerous cymes positioned above the foliar plane; triangular in shape with rounded crown; appropriate for 5 to 10-cm containers; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderate growth rate. Plant height at flowering.About 14 cm. Plant diameter at flowering.About 16 cm. Branching habit.Freely branching habit with about nine to twelve lateral branches developing per plant; pinching (removal of the terminal apex) is not required but will enhance lateral branch development. Lateral branch description: Length.About 10 cm to 13 cm. Diameter.About 2 mm to 5 mm. Internode length.About 2 cm to 3 cm. Aspect.Mostly upright. Strength.Moderately strong. Texture and luster.Smooth, glabrous; semi-glossy. Color, developing and developed.Close to 146B. Leaf description: Arrangement.Opposite, simple; generally symmetrical. Length.About 9 cm. Width.About 5.5 cm. Shape.Ovate to elliptic. Apex.Obtuse. Base.Obtuse. Margin.Vaulted. Texture and luster, upper surface.Smooth, glabrous; coriaceous; succulent; glossy. Texture and luster, lower surface.Smooth, glabrous; coriaceous; succulent; matte. Venation pattern.Pinnate. Color.Developing and fully developed leaves, upper surface: Close to 137A; venation, close to 137A. Developing and fully developed leaves, lower surface: Close to 148B; venation, close to 148B. Petioles.Length: About 1.5 cm. Diameter: About 4 mm to 7 mm. Strength: Moderately strong. Texture and luster, upper and lower surfaces: Smooth, glabrous; coriaceous; succulent; glossy. Color, upper surface: Close to 138A. Color, lower surface: Close to 139C. Flower description: Flower arrangement and habit.Single-type flowers arranged in axillary cymes; uniform and freely flowering habit with usually more than 25 open flowers and more than 25 flower buds per lateral branch and more than 150 open flowers and flower buds developing per plant; plants flower continuously for at least seven weeks; flowers face mostly upright to outwardly depending on the position in the inflorescence. Fragrance.None detected. Natural flowering season.Plants of the new Kalanchoe initiate and develop flowers under short day/long night conditions or during November and December in the Northern Hemisphere; flower initiation and development can also be induced under artificial short day/long conditions (at least 14 hours of darkness). Time to flower.Early flowering habit, under short day/long night photoinductive conditions, plants begin flowering about eight to ten weeks; actual time to flower is primarily dependent upon temperature and light intensity. Post-production longevity.Excellent post-production longevity; plants maintain good foliage and flower substance for about 59 days under interior conditions; individual flowers last about 19 days on the plant; flowers persistent. Flower diameter.About 1.4 cm. Flower length (height).About 2 cm. Flower buds.Length: About 9 mm. Diameter: About 4 mm. Shape: Ovoid. Texture and luster: Smooth, glabrous; glossy. Color: Close to 147D. Petals.Arrangement: Four in a single whorl. Length: About 9 mm. Width: About 8.5 mm. Aspect: Flat to slightly upright. Shape: Ovate. Apex: Acute. Base: Obtuse. Margin: Entire. Texture and luster, upper and lower surfaces: Smooth, glabrous; slightly glossy. Color: When opening, upper and lower surfaces: Close to NN155C. Fully opened, upper surface: Close to NN155D; venation, close to NN155D; color does not change with development. Fully opened, lower surface: Close to NN155C; venation, close to NN155C; color does not change with development. Sepals.Appearance: Four in a single whorl. Length: About 8 mm. Width: About 1.5 mm. Shape: Oblong, pointed. Apex: Acute. Base: Obtuse. Margin: Entire. Aspect: Upright, rigid. Texture and luster, upper and lower surfaces: Smooth; glabrous; slightly glossy. Color, upper and lower surfaces: Close to 147D. Peduncles.Length: About 3 mm to 4 mm. Diameter: About 1 mm to 2 mm. Aspect: Erect, rigid. Strength: Strong. Texture: Smooth, glabrous. Color: Close to 137C. Reproductive organs.Androecium: Stamen number: If present, about eight per flower. Filament length: About 3 mm. Filament color: Close to 155C. Anther size: About 0.1 mm by 0.3 mm. Anther shape: Elliptic, flat. Anther color: Close to 150D. Amount of pollen: Scarce. Pollen color: Close to 12A. Gynoecium: Pistil number: About four. Pistil length: About 8 mm. Style length: About 7 mm. Style color: Close to 138D. Stigma shape: Flat. Stigma color: Close to 8D, crystalline. Ovary color: Close to 138D. Seeds.Quantity per flower: If developed, up to 30 seeds per flower. Length: About 0.1 mm. Diameter: About 0.05 mm. Texture: Rough. Color: Close to 166C. Temperature tolerance: Plants of the new Kalanchoe have been observed to tolerate temperatures from about 16 C. to about 35 C. Pathogen & pest resistance: To date, plants of the new Kalanchoe have not been observed to be resistant to pathogens and pests common to Kalanchoe plants.