Differences Between Narcissus and Orchids: Get These Points Straight and You Won't Plant the Wrong One

Speaking of the differences between narcissus and orchids, many people may not be clear about exactly where the differences lie, and it often happens that someone intends to buy an orchid to grow at home but ends up bringing back a narcissus instead. Next, let's look at the characteristics of narcissus and orchids and how they differ. Once you have these points straight, you won't plant the wrong one.

There are three differences between narcissus and orchids

1. Root characteristics

The roots of narcissus are fairly thin and have a fleshy feel. Orchid roots are also fleshy, but orchid roots are as thick as chopsticks.

2. Growth habits

The narcissus grows from the center of its bulb, its flower stem is hollow, and its flower is solid. The orchid, by contrast, grows from the side of the bulb.

3. Bulb differences

The narcissus bulb is fairly tender and soft, and can be peeled away layer by layer, with the flower core at the very center. The orchid bulb is fairly hard, and the bulb is dark green in color, with a very obvious thick cuticle, and the flower core is not easy to peel open.

Characteristics of narcissus

Narcissus is a plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Its flowers emerge from the flower scape, and the flower scape emerges from the bulb. A narcissus flower has about 6 petals, the base of the flower is yellow, and there is a protective layer around the stamens. The blooming season of narcissus is every year in spring. Note that the sap of the narcissus bulb is toxic because it contains alkaloids. Do not touch narcissus casually.

Characteristics of orchids

There are many varieties of orchids, and the flower color of each variety is different as well. Orchids have pseudobulbs that are generally oval, and the flower stalk is generally lateral and droops naturally, and the flowers produced do not fall off naturally during their blooming period. Also, orchid flowers are relatively large in shape, the sepals and petals do not grow together, the column is relatively long, curves slightly forward, and has wing-like structures on both sides.

Summary: This article has introduced in detail the differences between the two, as well as the characteristics of both flowers. After reading this article, flower lovers will not plant narcissus and orchids wrongly.