Chlorophytum laxum CH8104 Compact Indoor Cultivar

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a compact and stable cultivar of Chlorophytum laxum that maintains unique characteristics across varying environmental conditions, particularly suitable for indoor use with strong foliage resistance and distinct coloration, as existing varieties either grow too tall or lack the desired compactness and flower production.

Innovation Solution

The cultivar 'CH8104' is a naturally occurring mutation with a compact plant habit, arching foliage, and strong, tear-resistant leaves with a unique green and white coloration, reproduced through division and micro-propagation, maintaining stability and true-to-type reproduction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of moving object

If existing Chlorophytum laxum varieties are used, then the plants can grow and produce foliage, but they grow too tall and lack compactness

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplant heightVSAvoidcompactness

Core Design Contradiction:

Length of moving objectVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by selecting a natural mutation that altered the growth parameters of Chlorophytum laxum, resulting in a cultivar ('CH8104') with significantly reduced height (17 cm vs. typical taller varieties) and increased compactness. This mutation changed the fundamental growth parameters to achieve the desired compact form suitable for indoor pot plants.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If existing Chlorophytum laxum varieties are used, then foliage can be produced, but the foliage lacks strong coloration and margin distinctness

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefoliage coloration qualityVSAvoidcoloration consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by emphasizing the distinct coloration characteristics of specific parts of the leaf - the center of the leaf blade exhibits strong green coloration while the margin displays thick white coloration. This differentiation of local qualities creates the visually appealing and distinctive foliage pattern that characterizes the 'CH8104' cultivar.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Strength

If existing Chlorophytum laxum varieties are used, then plants can grow, but the foliage is weak and susceptible to tearing and breakage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefoliage durabilityVSAvoidfoliage handling

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent describes foliage that is so durable it resists tearing and breakage during transport and handling, effectively making the leaves long-lasting rather than disposable. The strong foliage structure allows the plant to withstand commercial handling and customer care variations without damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

4Adaptability or versatility

If existing Chlorophytum laxum varieties are used, then plants can flower, but this is not desirable for indoor pot plants

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindoor suitabilityVSAvoidflowering control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the taking out principle by selectively removing the flowering characteristic from the plant through breeding selection. The 'CH8104' cultivar has been developed to suppress flowering while maintaining all other desirable characteristics, effectively extracting the unwanted flowering trait while preserving the foliage qualities suitable for indoor pot plants.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUSPP24998P3Chlorophytum plant named CH8104

Publication Date: 2014.10.21 ZAIAS FAST MAGALY

AI summary

A new and distinct Chlorophytum laxum cultivar named ‘CH8104’ is disclosed, characterized very compact plant habit, with arching foliage. Foliage is colored green with a strong white margin and resists tearing and breakage. The new cultivar is a Chlorophytum laxum suitable as an indoor pot plant.