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What is the difference between Picrorhiza kurroa and Coptis chinensis? Learn to tell them apart correctly
We all know that both of these plants can be used as medicinal herbs, though we are probably more familiar with the second one. Whether as plants or as medicinal herbs, they are somewhat similar. However, there must be differences between them. So where exactly do the differences lie?
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What is the difference between Mammillaria hahniana and Mammillaria bocasana? A quick guide to telling these two cactus species apart
Both plants belong to the Cactaceae family, so they do look somewhat alike. However, there are quite a few differences between them too. Some can be seen in the pictures, and some cannot, so what exactly are these differences?
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How do hybrid varieties of Cymbidium faberi differ from traditional varieties
In 2003, collected in Hubei, both foliage and flower are exceptional (the foliage is crystal-patterned, the flower is a lotus-type narcissus form). When collected, it was 4 plants with flowers and soil, no divisions seen. The plants are about 30-plus cm tall, with crystal striping, distinctive features. Leaf posture is semi-upright, leaves wide and thick (widest leaf about 2 cm). The flower opens as a large lotus-type narcissus, outer petals with narrowed base and rounded tips, the column...
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What is the difference between soft and hard petals (labellum) in orchids?
Huashen originates from southern Anhui; the plant has a constricted root base, a fine V-shaped deep groove, leaves that widen at the middle and taper abruptly at the tip. The flower scape reaches up to 18 cm tall, and the flowers and leaves are well balanced; it is a new plum-type narcissus-flowered orchid from Anhui. It was "Huashen" at the 2013 Anhui Orchid Exhibition.
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What is the difference between Seven Fairies and Qingshan Yuquan?
Also called Fujian Ruyi Mei. This flower is a distinctive variety from Fujian. It falls between Jianlan (Cymbidium ensifolium) and Minhui (a Fujian cymbidium type) (not a pure strain). Its flowering period is generally one month later than Minhui. The flowering period is similar to that of Daqing. I do not yet know this flower very well and cannot fully describe it~! The flower is about 4 cm across, with five petals in separate segments, and the outer three petals are first-rate...
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What is the difference between Cymbidium tortisepalum and Cymbidium goeringii var. longibracteatum?
You cannot distinguish them by leaf width. Neither has a leaf stalk scar. Both have broad-leaf and narrow-leaf varieties. Both bloom with multiple flowers. Both have a very good fragrance. The germination rate of Cymbidium tortisepalum is much higher than that of Cymbidium goeringii var. longibracteatum. Most of its flower colors are more vibrant than those of Cymbidium goeringii var. longibracteatum. The root system of Cymbidium tortisepalum is more developed than that of Cymbidium goeringii var. longibracteatum. The leaves of Cymbidium goeringii var. longibracteatum are relatively rough. Those of Cymbidium tortisepalum are more delicate. There are many other differences as well. Once you have seen enough of them, they become obvious at a glance....
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For orchids in summer, appropriately increasing the temperature difference is more conducive to growth.
A renowned plain-hearted variety. Both flower and foliage are excellent, fragrant, a premium variegated-leaf orchid. Name: White Curtain. Origin: Taiwan, China. Characteristics: White Curtain is an evolved form of Feng and is also an old variety; it is a true variety with both excellent flowers and foliage, producing plain flowers rarely seen in variegated orchids. White Curtain's striped variegation is rated as the epitome of four-season variegation, comparable to the "Number One" Fulong, and its plant form is even better than Fulong's...
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What exactly is the difference between Zhusha Orchid and Han Orchid?
Zhusha Orchid (Cymbidium kanran 'Zhusha'), together with Daxuesu, Xiaoxuesu and Tonghai Jianlan, is known as one of the four great traditional famous flowers of Yunnan. It is one of the outstanding traditional cultivated varieties and representative varieties of Yunnan Han Orchid (Cymbidium kanran). Yunnan Zhusha Orchid gets its name because its flower color is red like cinnabar. Historically, it was always a tribute orchid to the imperial court during the Ming and Qing dynasties, also known as "Tribute Orchid" and "Sacred Orchid,"...
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How to tell the difference between Cymbidium goeringii and Cymbidium faberi? A guide to distinguishing the two orchids
A beautiful white flower, it doesn't have a name yet.
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What is the difference between Songchun and Qiuzhi? Teach you to tell the two orchids apart
Qiuzhi is mainly named because its flowering period is around October to December. Personally, I think it is very much like the "Taoye Lan" described by the late orchid expert Wu Yingxiang in his book "Chinese Orchids"! In Chinese Orchids, Mr. Wu recorded it as follows: Taoye Lan --- terrestrial, pseudobulbs inconspicuous, leaves 6---10 in a cluster. Leaves...
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