African violet plant named Little Fluorite

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Fluorite which is a sport of Little Saphire, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,106. Little Fluorite is characterized by its miniature growth habit; single, lilac flowers, frequently with 1-2 additional small petals in the center; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; dark green, spear-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Fluorite, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its miniature growth habit; single, lilac flowers, frequently with 1-2 additional small petals in the center; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; dark green, spear-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.