Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Chimera

African violet terms

A special coloration of the flower, as a rule not transmitted when propagated by leaf cuttings. In this case rays radiate from the center of the flower, contrasting with the main color. They are often sold in stores as Dutch commercial cul…

Comb-like

African violet terms

A type of semi-double flower in which, in addition to the five petals, there are 1 - 3 additional underdeveloped ones.

Commercial, industrial cultivar

African violet terms

A cultivar of Saintpaulias, grown in large quantities most often on Dutch and German farms for mass sale. Used by designers for interior decoration, but due to the use of hydroculture during cultivation it retains its decorative appearance…

Cultivar series

African violet terms

Group of commercial cultivars of Saintpaulia that share a common flower type.

Cutting, leaf cutting

African violet terms

A leaf cut from a mature plant intended for subsequent vegetative propagation of Saintpaulia.