Herbaceous Ornamental Foliage Plant Patents (Class PLT/373)
  • Publication number: 20180206379
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Caribbean Coral’, characterized by its intermediate height and upright plant habit; leaf petioles that are upright to outwardly leaning with development; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; strap (or lance) type leaves that are dark olive green in color with dark pink-colored venation surrounded with lighter pink areas and interveinal areas that are pink variably suffused with green in color with random greenish white and pink-colored spots; and petioles that are light green in color, distally tinged with pink and tan peak and tan green, and overall with brown-colored streaks, stipples and tessellations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: ROBERT DALE HARTMAN
  • Publication number: 20180206376
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Restless Heart’, characterized by its intermediate height and upright plant habit; leaf petioles upright to outwardly leaning with development; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy type leaves that are very dark green in color with red-colored venation and interveinal areas that are reddish pink in color with random red orange and green coalescing spots and splotches; and petioles that are tan green and distally, tan pink in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: ROBERT DALE HARTMAN
  • Publication number: 20180206378
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Day Dreamer’, characterized by its short to intermediate height and mounding plant habit; leaf petioles that are upright to outwardly leaning with development; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; strap (or lance) type leaves that are medium green in color with greenish white-colored venation surrounded with white areas and interveinal areas that are white variably tinged with purplish pink in color with random dark red-colored flecks and spots; and petioles that are pink in color with dark green-colored streaks, stipples and tessellations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Publication number: 20180206375
    Abstract: A new and unique X Mangave plant named ‘Inkblot’ characterized by long, horizontal to arching, dark green foliage with typically overlapping, irregular burgundy spotting. Leaf margin has soft lavender purple teeth. The flowers are light wine-colored with long divergent filaments and style and generate a large volume of nectar that is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20180206377
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Mesmerized’, characterized by its intermediate height and upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy type leaves of plants that are de-eyed are variegated with variable areas that are dark green, light green, yellow green, red orange, whitish green and white in color; leaves of plants that are not de-eyed are mostly dark green in color with variable areas of variegation and interveinal areas with variably coalescing red orange and greyed purple-colored spots and splotches; and petioles that are tan pink in color with faint dark brown-colored streaks, stipples and tessellations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Publication number: 20180199490
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gasteria plant named ‘D Due’ that is characterized by a star-shaped rosette plant form and dark green glossy leaves with yellow-green dots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: Christian Jachertz
  • Publication number: 20180184566
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria agavoides cultivar named ‘AMIECH1606’ which is characterized by a flattened globular plant shape, foliage arranged in a compact rosette, broad ovate foliage with a short apiculate apex, yellow-green juvenile foliage emerging from the center of the rosette which is suffused with greyed-purple towards the apex, foliage which becomes progressively suffused with greyed-purple with age and exposure to ultraviolet light and with margins becoming vivid red, mature foliage at the outermost whorls of the rosette which is generally colored greyed-purple, suffused with grey towards the apex and margined vivid red, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: NovoAmi B.V.
    Inventor: Gerard van Langen
  • Publication number: 20180160603
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gasteraloe plant named ‘D Sigma’ that is characterized by a flattened rosette plant shape and green serrated leaves with white dots and white teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Christian Jachertz
  • Publication number: 20180160604
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Crassula plant named ‘EC-CRAS-01’ that is characterized by an upright and freely branching habit and light grey succulent leaves that are covered with dense hairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Publication number: 20180153081
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Crassula plant named ‘OVCRTR’ which is characterized by the combination of a broad spreading to upright growth habit, an abundance of dark green, narrowly spatulate foliage with an aspect which varies from convex to tubular, foliage apices which vary from obtuse to cup-shaped, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Ovata B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Hendrikus Adrianus Ammerlaan
  • Publication number: 20180124983
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Ruby Kissed’ is disclosed, characterized by chunky green-greyed-green foliage forming dense rosettes. Plants are compact and produce offsets prolifically, useful for many pot sizes. The new variety is an Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Pachyphytum, Graptopetalum, Sedum, Crassula and others. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants or landscape plants. Currently, there is a growing use of Echeveria for artistic creations such as wedding bouquets, table centerpieces and other ornamental uses for social occasions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20180110168
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sedeveria cultivar named ‘Lilac Mist’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact and chunky morphology which can fill a 9 cm pot with a single vegetative cutting. Grey-green foliage with distinctive violet blush. Suitability for combining with other ornamental plants. The new variety would typically be useful as container a plant or as landscape plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20180092281
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘OVGRPP’ which is characterized by a flattened globular plant form with greyed-purple foliage, narrowly margined red, arranged in a basal rosette borne on a short stem. The foliage is moderately pruinose which creates a distinct bluish hue. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: OVATA B.V.
    Inventor: Johnannes Hendrikus Adrianus AMMERLAAN
  • Publication number: 20180092279
    Abstract: A new cultivar of ×Gasteraloe plant named ‘Aurora’ that is characterized by a basal rosette plant shape and green serrated leaves with white spots and white teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Publication number: 20180092280
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Obtipan’ that is characterized by small rounded leaves that are green with brown margins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Publication number: 20180084697
    Abstract: A new variety of Zamioculcas plant named ‘Dowon’ that is characterized by an erect vase-shaped habit, and stiffly-held compound, glossy leaves which emerge mid-green maturing to black, is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Hyuk Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20180084699
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Rana Verde’ that is characterized by large leaves that are green on the upper surface and yellow-green on the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Publication number: 20180084698
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Sunrise’ that is characterized by grey-green leaves with green veins on the upper surface, pink-red leaves on the lower surface, pink-red petioles and pink-red peduncles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Publication number: 20180084701
    Abstract: A new and distinct Aloe rauhii cultivar named ‘DEMI’ which is characterized by a flattened globular profile with foliage arranged in a short and compact rosette, strong broad ovate to near deltoid foliage with a long apiculate apex, dark green general coloration of the leaf, and foliage that is densely covered with raised, elongated papillae that are tightly arranged in distinct longitudinal rows which cover the entirety of both leaf surfaces. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Ovata B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Hendrikus Adrianus Ammerlaan
  • Publication number: 20180084700
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘San Marino’ that is characterized by grey-green leaves with green veins on the upper surface and red peduncles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29138
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gasteria cultivar named ‘AMIAL1622’ which is characterized by thick succulent foliage arranged in a compact rosette with an erect to arched attitude, near ovate to deltoid foliage that is dark green and moderately to densely covered with near white papillae, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: NovoAmi B.V.
    Inventor: Gerard van Langen
  • Patent number: PP29139
    Abstract: A new and distinct Astroloba spiralis cultivar named ‘OVASDINO’ which is characterized by a large plant size, foliage arranged in a single non-branched basal rosette that forms a short stem with time, large dark green leaves which are spotted with light green papillae, dentate leaf margins with relatively large spines, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ovata B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Hendrikus Adrianus Ammerlaan
  • Patent number: PP29140
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Brassica, ‘Purple Varie’, characterized by its vareigated foliage with green centers and pink and yellow-green margins and pink veins and its foliage that is slightly concave from mid rib with very curly margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Takao Kubota
  • Patent number: PP29194
    Abstract: A new and unique ×Mangave plant named ‘Lavender Lady’ characterized by a compact mound of short, broad, fleshy, nearly flat, smoky purple foliage becoming green with age. New leaves develop heavy, irregular, typically overlapping underlying purple-lavender spots and soft, flexible creamy-colored teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP29195
    Abstract: A new and unique ×Mangave plant named ‘Moonglow’ characterized by narrow, slightly arching succulent foliage of glaucous, silvery blue-green developing very large, dark, greyed-purple spots. The waxy, light green and yellow flowers on tall, stiff, lightly branched scapes are loaded with nectar are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP29196
    Abstract: A new and unique ×Mangave plant named ‘Man of Steel’ characterized by numerous, thin, fibrous, flat, heavily-glaucous, silvery-green leaves with greyed-purple margin and tiny teeth producing a slightly upright habit. Young foliage displays faint wine spotting with exposure to ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP29197
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria agavoides cultivar named ‘AMIECH1607’ which is characterized by thick succulent foliage with an upwardly curved attitude, arranged in a compact rosette. The green foliage exhibits a short apiculate apex that is tipped with bright red. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: NovoAmi B.V.
    Inventor: Gerard van Langen
  • Patent number: PP29198
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Echeveria plant named ‘EC-ECH-02’ that is characterized by blue-green leaves with red margins and a rosette plant form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29199
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Echeveria plant named ‘EC-ECH-03’ that is characterized by large glossy leaves that are brown-purple in color with red margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Icicle’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, numerous wide lance-type leaves that have a large white center surrounded by green margins, plants that are attractive in containers and shady landscapes, and tubers that are resistant to moderately resistant to Fusarium solani, the causal agent of Fusarium tuber rot, and spout quickly in container forcing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhanao Deng
  • Patent number: PP29250
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Echeveria plant named ‘EC-ECH-01’ that is characterized by dark purple leaves and leaf margins that slightly curl toward the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29283
    Abstract: A new cultivar of ×Gasteraloe plant named ‘Aurora’ that is characterized by a basal rosette plant shape and green serrated leaves with white spots and white teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29312
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘AMIECH1604’ which is characterized by a fast rate of growth, improved winter hardiness, and a flattened globular plant shape with thick, robust foliage with a broad obovate to spatulate shape which is arranged in a compact rosette. The juvenile foliage towards the center of the rosette exhibits a pink to red general coloration with pink margins, and mature foliage towards the outer whorls of the rosette that exhibits a red-purple general coloration with greyed-red margins. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: NovoAmi B.V.
    Inventor: Gerard van Langen
  • Patent number: PP29342
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria agavoides cultivar named ‘AMIECH1618’ which is characterized by thick, succulent foliage with an upwardly curved attitude, and foliage that is tightly arranged in a compact rosette, particularly at the center of the rosette. The broad ovate to near oblong foliage is lightly pruinose with a greyed-green general coloration, leaf margins which are lightly suffused with red-purple, a prominent red coloration of the leaf apex, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: NovoAmi B.V.
    Inventor: Gerard van Langen
  • Patent number: PP29343
    Abstract: A new and unique Manfreda plant named ‘Mint Chocolate Chip’ characterized by long arching foliage with silvery-blue-green foliage having irregular greyed-purple spotting. The flowers of burgundy tepals, filaments and styles generate large volumes of nectar and are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP29360
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria×Pachyphytum cultivar named ‘Asante Sana’ which is characterized by large, thick foliage with a slight upwardly curved attitude, arranged in a compact rosette. The obovate to broad oblanceolate foliage is heavily pruinose and exhibits a white coloration with a soft blue hue. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: NovoAmi B.V.
    Inventor: Gerard van Langen
  • Patent number: PP29393
    Abstract: A new and unique ×Mangave plant named ‘Mission to Mars’ characterized by long, fleshy, horizontal to slightly arching, with typically overlapping, irregular, bright reddish-purple spotting covering large portions of leaves. Leaf margin has firm, medium-sized teeth. Growth rate is rapid to moderate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP29415
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Crassula plant named ‘EC-CRAS-01’ that is characterized by an upright and freely branching habit and light grey succulent leaves that are covered with dense hairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Eden CollecTion B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29416
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Napoli Nights’ that is characterized by leaves that have a grey-green colored pattern on the upper surface and are pink-red on the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Eden CollecTion B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29417
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Sunrise’ that is characterized by grey-green leaves with green veins on the upper surface, pink-red leaves on the lower surface, pink-red petioles and pink-red peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29418
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘Rana Verde’ that is characterized by large leaves that are green on the upper surface and yellow-green on the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Jacob Smit
  • Patent number: PP29431
    Abstract: A new and unique ×Mangave plant named ‘Inkblot’ characterized by long, horizontal to arching, dark green foliage with typically overlapping, irregular burgundy spotting. Leaf margin has soft lavender purple teeth. The flowers are light wine-colored with long divergent filaments and style and generate a large volume of nectar that is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Patent number: PP29459
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echeveria plant named ‘Green Delight’, characterized by its flattened rosette growth habit; spatulate pale green-colored leaves; and excellent interiorscape performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Wander Durk Tuinier
  • Patent number: PP29485
    Abstract: A new and distinct Aloe rauhii cultivar named ‘DEMI’ which is characterized by a flattened globular profile with foliage arranged in a short and compact rosette, strong broad ovate to near deltoid foliage with a long apiculate apex, dark green general coloration of the leaf, and foliage that is densely covered with raised, elongated papillae that are tightly arranged in distinct longitudinal rows which cover the entirety of both leaf surfaces. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Ovata B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Hendrikus Adrianus Ammerlaan
  • Patent number: PP29486
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gasteraloe plant named ‘D Sigma’ that is characterized by a flattened rosette plant shape and green serrated leaves with white dots and white teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Deltacactus S.L.
    Inventor: Christian Jachertz
  • Patent number: PP29487
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Senecio plant named ‘SI SEN 1005’, characterized by its uniform, upright and bushy plant habit; flat obovate leaves; medium green-colored leaves covered with a greyed green-colored cuticle with distinct pale green-colored venation; and excellent interiorscape performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Wander Durk Tuinier
  • Patent number: PP29488
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gasteria plant named ‘D Tiga’, characterized by its upright rosette growth habit; dark green-colored leaves with numerous light green-colored tubercles; and excellent interiorscape performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Wander Durk Tuinier
  • Patent number: PP29526
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Ruby Kissed’ is disclosed, characterized by chunky green-greyed-green foliage forming dense rosettes. Plants are compact and produce offsets prolifically, useful for many pot sizes. The new variety is an Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Pachyphytum, Graptopetalum, Sedum, Crassula and others. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants or landscape plants. Currently, there is a growing use of Echeveria for artistic creations such as wedding bouquets, table centerpieces and other ornamental uses for social occasions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP29545
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Mesmerized’, characterized by its intermediate height and upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy type leaves of plants that are de-eyed are variegated with variable areas that are dark green, light green, yellow green, red orange, whitish green and white in color; leaves of plants that are not de-eyed are mostly dark green in color with variable areas of variegation and interveinal areas with variably coalescing red orange and greyed purple-colored spots and splotches; and petioles that are tan pink in color with faint dark brown-colored streaks, stipples and tessellations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Patent number: PP29546
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Caribbean Coral’, characterized by its intermediate height and upright plant habit; leaf petioles that are upright to outwardly leaning with development; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; strap (or lance) type leaves that are dark olive green in color with dark pink-colored venation surrounded with lighter pink areas and interveinal areas that are pink variably suffused with green in color with random greenish white and pink-colored spots; and petioles that are light green in color, distally tinged with pink and tan peak and tan green, and overall with brown-colored streaks, stipples and tessellations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman