What is the difference between longevity begonia and longevity flower, are they the same plant

Both longevity begonia and longevity flower have the word "longevity" in their names, which carries a very good meaning, and both plants are herbaceous plants with reddish flowers, looking very similar, so many people easily confuse them. So could these two names refer to the same flower? Is longevity begonia the same as longevity flower? If not, what is the difference between them? The NaturePlanet will distinguish these two plants for everyone here.

I. Is longevity begonia the same as longevity flower?

Of course not. Longevity flower actually refers to Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, a succulent herbaceous plant, which was introduced from Africa to Europe by Germans in early years, and was not widely cultivated in Europe until modern times. Longevity begonia, also known as Rhodiola rosea, is a very good potted ornamental flower.

II. Difference between longevity begonia and longevity flower

Now that we know that longevity flower and longevity begonia are not the same flower, what is the difference between them? Below, The NaturePlanet will introduce in detail from several aspects how to distinguish these two flowers.

1. Flowers

If you simply look at the color, it is very difficult to distinguish the two, because both have very rich colors, and there are many cultivated varieties, so it is not easy to distinguish them. But if you look at the form, the two are very easy to distinguish.

a. The flowers of longevity flower are not double-petaled, looking like individual blooms, very small and delicate.

b. Longevity begonia is just the opposite. The flowers of longevity begonia are double-petaled, with petals overlapping one after another, looking very full.

2. Leaves

Actually, in essence, longevity flower and longevity begonia are not the same type of plant, so the differences in leaves are great and very obvious. The leaves of longevity flower and longevity begonia do not fall off during most seasons of the year, so they are also very easy to tell apart.

a. Longevity flower is a succulent plant, so its leaves are fleshy, and are relatively long oval-shaped, with a very dark color and a waxy luster, and with a ring of slight red edging along the margins.

b. Longevity begonia is not a succulent herbaceous plant, so the leaves of longevity begonia are not fleshy, but grow in clusters.

3. Form

a. Due to different varieties, there will naturally be very huge differences in form between the two. First is longevity flower. This plant is a succulent plant, so the plant is relatively short, generally 10-30 cm in height.

b. As for longevity begonia, it will be a bit taller. It can generally grow to 20-40 cm. Although the difference between the two is not great, when placed together it can still be clearly felt.

4. Flowering period

This point is relatively related to time when judging, so it is mentioned last. First, both plants have the word "longevity" in their names, proving that the flowering time is very long, so this point cannot be used to distinguish them. However, the two do not flower in the same months, so this method can be used to distinguish them. Longevity flower generally blooms from January to April, while longevity begonia is obviously one month later, which is also very easy to distinguish.

The above is what The NaturePlanet brings to everyone about the difference between longevity flower and longevity begonia. After reading The NaturePlanet's introduction, do you not feel that these two flowers are not as hard to distinguish as you imagined?