Sansevieria HANSOTI43 Cultivar Compact Form and Reproduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a new and distinct cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata that retains the desirable traits of its parent 'Hansoti22' while presenting unique characteristics, such as a distinct central band of lighter creamy yellow/greenish yellow streaks and improved compactness, which are not found in existing cultivars like 'Hahnii Jade'.

Innovation Solution

The cultivar 'HANSOTI43' is developed through asexual reproduction by vegetative cuttings, showcasing a vivid central band of longitudinal lighter creamy yellow/greenish yellow streaks on dark green leaves, with a more compact appearance due to shorter leaf length and increased leaf width variability, making it distinct from its parent and commercial comparators.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If asexual reproduction by vegetative cuttings is used, then true-to-type reproduction is achieved, but propagation time and effort increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetrue-to-type reproductionVSAvoidpropagation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes pre-formed side shoots (basal suckers) that naturally develop at the base of the parent plant. These side shoots are ready for propagation before any human intervention is needed, eliminating the need for cutting and rooting procedures. The side shoots are simply separated and potted, significantly reducing propagation time while ensuring genetic fidelity to the parent plant.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Shape

If the cultivar is selected for compact rosette form, then aesthetic value is improved, but leaf length is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompact rosette formVSAvoidleaf length

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a cultivar with non-uniform leaf characteristics: leaves are shorter in length (providing compact rosette form) but wider in width (maintaining visual impact). This local differentiation in leaf dimensions achieves the desired compact aesthetic while compensating for reduced length through increased width, creating a balanced visual appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Shape

If the central band is made wider and more vivid, then visual distinctiveness is improved, but leaf area dedicated to photosynthesis is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecentral band widthVSAvoidphotosynthetic leaf area

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the parameters of the central band by making it wider (25-35 mm) and more vivid in color (creamy yellow to greenish yellow streaks). This enhanced visual distinctiveness is achieved through natural mutation and selection, where the plant maintains sufficient photosynthetic capacity despite the increased band width, likely due to the band's position along the leaf length rather than across the entire leaf width.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUSPP36358P2<i>Sansevieria </i>plant named ‘HANSOTI43’

Publication Date: 2024.12.31 HANSOTI ASHISH

AI summary

A new and distinct cultivar of Sansevieria plant named ‘HANSOTI43’ is disclosed, characterized by dark-green foliage with a wide central band of light-green/creamy-yellow streaks. The new cultivar is a compact Birds Nest type Sansevieria forming small plants, reaching only about 12 cm in height at maturity. Plants require little water, having a moderate tolerance for drought, and are also tolerant of very wet conditions. The new variety is a Sansevieria, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.