Rob’s Hallucination is a semiminiature fantasy African violet hybridized by Ralph (R.) Robinson. It features semidouble dark-blue sticktite star-shaped flowers with bright pink fantasy markings, combined with dramatic crown variegation in dark green, gold, and tan on pointed foliage with red backs.
| Characteristic | Specific details of Rob’s Hallucination |
|---|---|
| Name | Rob’s Hallucination |
| Hybridizer | Ralph Robinson (R. Robinson) |
| Year | Not clearly stated; modern Robinson hybrid |
| Type | Semiminiature (often sold as a mini in 2″ pots) |
| Growth habit | Compact semiminiature rosette |
| Flower | Semidouble sticktite star |
| Flower color | Dark blue (purple-violet) with bright pink fantasy markings |
| Foliage | Crown-variegated dark green, gold, and tan; pointed leaves with red reverse |
| Variegated | Yes (crown variegation) |
| Fantasy | Yes (bright pink fantasy speckles/markings on dark-blue petals) |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Modern collector cultivar |
| Date of starting propagation | July 25, 2026 |
| Notes | Sticktite blooms cling to the plant when spent; regular grooming is helpful. Strong crown variegation and red leaf backs make the plant very ornamental even out of bloom. Fantasy pattern and variegation intensity can vary with culture and light. |
