U.S. patent number PP34,003 [Application Number 17/357,586] was granted by the patent office on 2022-03-08 for aloe plant named `phantasm`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Altman Specialty Plants Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is Altman Specialty Plants, Inc. Invention is credited to Renee O'Connell.
United States Patent |
PP34,003 |
O'Connell |
March 8, 2022 |
Aloe plant named `PHANTASM`
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named `PHANTASM` is
disclosed, characterized by vertical rosettes of variegated leaves,
with an overall milky pale lemon green shading, pale yellow margins
and tiny marginal teeth. Plants of the new variety grow with a more
upswept morphology, thereby reducing the leaf breakage that is
prevalent among many other Aloes with a more lateral morphology.
Aloe `Phantasm` is a relatively fast and robust grower, unusual for
a variegate. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as a
garden or container plant.
Inventors: |
O'Connell; Renee (Escondido,
CA) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Altman Specialty Plants, Inc |
Vista |
CA |
US |
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Assignee: |
Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
(Vista, CA)
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Appl.
No.: |
17/357,586 |
Filed: |
June 24, 2021 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/373 |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/00 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/373 |
Primary Examiner: Para; Annette H
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Bright; Cassandra
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named `PHANTASM` as
herein illustrated and described.
Description
Latin name of the genus and species: Aloe ciliaris.
Variety denomination: `PHANTASM`.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The new cultivar is a product of chance discovery. The new variety
was discovered as a naturally occurring whole plant mutation of the
parent variety. The parent is an unpatented, unnamed variety of
Aloe ciliaris. Selection of the new variety was made in August of
2016 at a commercial greenhouse in Vista, Calif.
Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar `PHANTASM` was first
performed by vegetative cuttings at a commercial nursery in Vista,
Calif. in October 2016. `PHANTASM` has since produced several
generations and has shown that the unique features of this cultivar
are stable and reproduced true to type.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The cultivar `PHANTASM` has not been observed under all possible
environmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat with
variations in environment such as temperature, day length, and
light intensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are
determined to be the unique characteristics of `PHANTASM.` These
characteristics in combination distinguish `PHANTASM` as a new and
distinct Aloe cultivar: 1. The new cultivar Aloe `Phantasm` forms
rosettes of leaves with overall milky pale lemon green shading,
pale yellow margins and tiny marginal teeth. Center of leaves are
overall milky lemon green, with unique emerald green striations. 2.
Aloe `Phantasm` grows with a more upswept morphology, thereby
reducing the leaf breakage that is prevalent among many other Aloes
with a more lateral morphology causing the leaves to extend over
the edges of the pots. The more upright morphology is a benefit for
the commercial nursery as shipment does not cause unsightly leaf
breakage to the product. 3. Aloe `Phantasm`, with its milky color
creates a novel purchase for the customer, and can be used in mixed
plantings of colorful perennials or along with other colorful Aloes
to provide an attractive accent. 4. Aloe `Phantasm` is a relatively
fast and robust grower, unusual for a variegate.
PARENTAL COMPARISON
Aloe `Phantasm` differs from the parent Aloe ciliaris variety in
that it is a variegate and exhibits coloration of milky pale yellow
green, rather than the overall emerald green coloration of Aloe
ciliaris hybrid.
COMMERCIAL COMPARISON
`PHANTASM` can be compared to the unpatented commercial variety
Aloe `Blue Elf`. The two Aloe varieties are similar in most
horticultural characteristics; however, the new variety differs in
the following: 1. Aloe `Phantasm` produces ornate rosettes of rigid
green leaves, liberally dappled with light yellow-green or
greyed-green spots, whereas Aloe `Blue Elf` exhibits taller
rosettes of longer matte blue leaves with no spots. 2. Aloe
`Phantasm` fills an 8'' pot with a single cut, whereas Aloe `Blue
Elf` fills an 8'' pot only after a much longer interval with the
production of offsets. 3. Aloe `Phantasm` displays wide, strong
leaves which are contained within the perimeter of the pot, whereas
Aloe `Blue Elf` produces softer, longer leaves which can break in
shipping. 4. Aloe `Phantasm` forms thick, rigid leaves that do not
"blanch" or exhibit "tip death", whereas those of Aloe `Blue Elf`
are thinner and are known to suffer "blanch" or "tip death" under
certain circumstances in the commercial environment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and
equipment. While the colors in these photographs may display
variances of color as compared to the living cultivar, due to LRV
(light reflectance value), they are as accurate as possible using
conventional photographic techniques. Colors in the photographs may
appear to differ slightly from the color values cited in the
botanical description, which accurately describe the colors of the
new cultivar Aloe `Phantasm`.
FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a plant with a single rosette of
Aloe `Phantasm`, at about 5 months, grown in a greenhouse
(approximately 2500 foot candles) in Vista, Calif.
FIG. 2 illustrates in full color the rosette of FIG. 1 from a
different angle.
FIG. 3 illustrates in full color an older plant of Aloe `Phantasm`,
closer to 1 year old, with offsets, grown in a greenhouse
(approximately 2500 foot candles) in Vista, Calif.
DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
In the following description, color references are made to The
Royal Horticultural Society Color Chart, 2007 edition, except where
general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The
following observations and measurements describe `PHANTASM` plants
grown in a commercial nursery in Vista, Calif. Temperatures ranged
from about -1.degree. C. to 39.degree. C. No artificial light,
photoperiodic treatments or chemical treatments were given to the
plants. Natural light conditions were approximately 2500 to 3000 fc
of light. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of
typical plant types. Botanical classification: Aloe ciliaris
`PHANTASM`. Age of the plant described: About 5 months.
PROPAGATION
Time to initiate roots: Approximately 25 days at 22.degree. C. Root
description: Fibrous. Brown, not accurately measured with the RHS
chart. Propagation method: Vegetative cuttings.
PLANT
Growth habit: Upright succulent. Container size: 5 inch. Height:
Approximately 17 cm. Plant spread: Approximately 17 cm. Growth
rate: Moderate for Aloe ciliaris, rapid for a variegated Aloe.
Branching characteristics: No branches, rosette forming. Central
stem: Length.--About 12 cm. Width.--10 to 14 mm. Color.--Near
Green-White 157A. Texture.--Glabrous. Appearance.--Matte.
Strength.--Moderately strong. Internode.--About 3 to 5 mm.
FOLIAGE
Leaf: Arrangement.--Spiral. Average length.--Average range 8 cm to
12 cm. Average width.--2.2 cm. Average thickness.--2 mm. Shape of
blade.--Very narrow deltoid. Apex.--Acute. Base.--Clasping.
Margin.--Small, slightly sharp dentations occurring at regular
intervals of about 3 mm apart. Dentations about 1 to 2 mm tall.
Aspect.--Moderately reflexed. Angle of attachment.--Upswept, acute
angle. Texture of top surface.--Smooth. Texture of bottom
surface.--Smooth. Quantity of leaves.--Average 25. Color.--Young
foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 138D streaked Green 141C.
Overall overlay shading near Yellow-Green 145D. Young foliage under
side: Near RHS Green 138D streaked Green 141C. Overall overlay
shading near Yellow-Green 145D. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS
Green 138D streaked Green 141A and 141C. Overall overlay shading
near Yellow-Green 150D. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green
138D streaked Green 141A and 141C. Overall overlay shading near
Yellow-Green 150D. Venation: Linear. Color: Indistinguishable from
leaf blade.
FLOWER
Not observed to date.
REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
Not observed to date.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Seeds and fruits: Not observed to date. Temperature tolerance:
Tolerates temperatures from approximately -2.degree. C. to at least
40.degree. C. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor
susceptibility observed.
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