<i>Dieffenbachia seguine </i>plant named ‘A1’

Abstract

A new and distinct Dieffenbachia seguine cultivar named ‘A1’ is disclosed, characterized by mottled variegated leaves in light green which fades to light grey along midrib, mottled light grey patches and dark green secondary venation, dark green margins and moderate light green primary vein. The new variety is a Dieffenbachia seguine, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dieffenbachia seguine plant named ‘A1’ as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The colored photographs herein illustrate the overall appearance of the new Dieffenbachia 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 Dieffenbachia plant.

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of a typical plant of ‘A1’, grown in a 9 cm diameter container.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective top view of a typical plant of ‘A1’, grown in a 9 cm diameter container.

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a typical plant of ‘A1’, grown in a 9 cm diameter container.

(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a typical foliar variegation of ‘A1’, illustrating the variegation of many leaves.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

(6) The aforementioned photographs and the following observations, measurements, and values describe plants of the new Dieffenbachia grown in Miami, Fla. (U.S.) in conditions of 80% shading and 24 hr ventilation all year around in 9 cm containers and under cultural practices of commercial Dieffenbachia production. During the production of the plants, temperatures ranged from about 60 (winter)-100 (highest in summer) degrees Fahrenheit and light levels were normal sunlight. Plants were growing about 16 weeks when the photographs and the description were taken.

(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: Dieffenbachia seguine. Common name: ‘A1’.

PROPAGATION

(8) Type: By cuttings. Time to initiate roots, summer: About 14 days. Time to initiate roots, winter: About 21 days. Time to produce a rooted young plant, spring: About 45 days. Root description: Thick and dense.

PLANT

(9) 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 inches. Growth rate: Fast. Age of plant described: Approximately 16 weeks.

FOLIAGE

(10) Leaves: Arrangement.—Alternate. Average length.—About 7-8 inches. Average width.—About 3 inches. Shape of blade.—Ovate. Apex.—Acuminate, pointy. Base.—Rounded to slightly cordate. Margin.—Entire, slightly wavy. Texture of top and bottom surface.—Top, smooth; bottom, slightly smooth and slightly rugose with furrowed venation. Leaf internode length.—Approximately 12 mm. Color.—Mature leaves, upper surface: Base color of light green 144D, with light grey 192D highlights close to the midrib of leaves with mottled light grey 192D patches on upper surface; Venation, dark green 141B along secondary veins and margin and moderate light green 145A along midrib; Mature leaves, lower surface: primary color light green 144D, with venation in dark green 141B along secondary veins and margin. Venation.—Reticulate. Glossiness.—Slight gloss. Flexibility.—Medium flexibility. Petiole: Length.—50 mm. Diameter.—About 2 to 3 mm. Strength.—Strong. Texture.—Smooth. Color.—Light green 144D. Stem: Diameter.—Average. Color.—Moderate light green 145A.

FLOWER

(11) Blooming not observed on the new cultivar.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(12) Seed production: No seed production to date has been observed. Temperature tolerance: Normal tropical conditions. Other distinctive characteristics: Overall commercially interesting appearance. ‘A1’ has a unique coloring on its leaves. ‘A1’ has a primary color of light green 144D which fades to light grey 192D near midrib of leaves, with visible venation in dark green 141B and along margins of leaves. ‘A1’ includes light grey 192D mottled patches on leaves.