<i>Spathiphyllum wallisii </i>plant named ‘Lucia’

Abstract

A new and distinct Spathiphyllum wallisii cultivar named ‘Lucia’ is disclosed, characterized by variegated leaves with two monochromatic colors, yellow and green. The new variety is an Spathiphyllum wallisii, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum wallisii plant named ‘Lucia’ as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

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

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a typical plant of ‘Lucia’, grown in a 15 cm diameter container.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a typical foliar variegation of ‘Lucia’, illustrating the variegation of the leaves.

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a typical foliar variegation of ‘Lucia’, illustration the variegation, length and width of the leaves.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

(5) The aforementioned photographs and the following observations, measurements, and values describes plants of the new Spathiphyllum were grown in Miami, Fla. USA in conditions of 80% shading and 24 hr ventilation all year around in 15 cm containers and under cultural practices of commercial Spathiphyllum production. During the production of the plants, temperatures ranged from about 20 (winter)-40 (highest in summer) degrees Celsius and light levels were normal sunlight.

(6) Plants were growing about 6 months when the photographs and the description were taken. Even after further growth, the characteristics of the ‘Lucia’ as described remain true.

(7) The following is a detailed description of the new plant characteristics with color in terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, Edition V (2007), except where ordinary dictionary significance of color is indicated. Botanical classification: Spathiphyllum walhsii. Common name: ‘Lucia’.

Botanical Description

(8) Average height of plant: 30-40 cm. Habit of growth: Upright. Vigor: Fast. Productivity: Good. Botanical characteristics of plant structures: Short, petiole, shiny cuticle. Fertility: Commercial fertilization. Plant shoots: Many.

Propagation

(9) Type: By division. Time to produce a rooted young plant, spring: 16-20 weeks. Root description: Medium in thickness.

Plant

(10) Growth habit: Upright. Plant shape: Plants are full. Height (from soil level to top of leaf plane): Approximately 30-40 cm to top of highest leaf. Plant diameter or spread: Approximately 15 cm. Growth rate: Rapid. Stem description: Length.—Approximately 3 inches. Diameter.—Approximately 1.5 mm. Texture.—Smooth. Branching.—Multi. Colors, mature.—Moderate to light yellow 150D. Age of plant described: Approximately 6 months.

Foliage

(11) Leaves: Arrangement.—Simple. Average length.—About 35 cm. Average width.—About 15 cm. Shape of blade.—Ovate. Apex.—Acuminate, pointy. Base.—Attenuate. Margin.—Entire. Texture of top and bottom surface.—Smooth. Color.—Mature leaves, upper surface: Variegation, areas of 150A moderate yellow green, areas of 150D moderate to light yellow, areas of N144C olive green and 143B moderate green. Venation.—Pinnately net veined. Petiole: Average petiole sheath length.—3-6 inches. Diameter.—Approximately 1.5 mm. Strength.—Moderate. Texture.—Smooth. Petiole color designation.—143B moderate green.

Flower

(12) Blooming not observed to date on the new cultivar.

Other Characteristics

(13) Seed production: No seed production to date has been observed. Temperature tolerance: Low temperature tolerance to at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit, high temperatures to at most 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Other distinctive characteristics: Overall commercially interesting appearance. ‘Lucia’ has variegation that includes 150A moderate yellow green, areas of 150D moderate to light yellow, areas of N144C olive green and 143B moderate green.