Smithiantha ‘Hadouken’

Smithiantha ‘Hadouken’, 2015, IR151311, hybridized by Alcie Maxwell, LA (S. ‘Big Dots Rule’ x  S.’Vivian’s Gift’). Cross made 06/12, first flowered 06/13. Fertile but reproducible only vegetatively. Erect growth habit, 18-24 inches.  Leaves mottled green with strong reddish–brown overlay, 5 inches long x 4 inches wide with 2 inches petiole, orbicular with serrate margin, cordate base and acute tip. Calyx split, green, 0.25 inch. Pedicel 1 inch, 30 flowers on raceme. Corolla salverform, 1 inch long x 0.75 inch wide, salmon with yellow throat and maroon streaks. Unique blossom coloration makes the blossom look like a flaming Unique blossom coloration makes the blossom look like a flaming fireball. The color is more intense when grown under cooler conditions.