The difference between impatiens and oleander

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1. Different plant types

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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Different plant types: Impatiens are about 60-100 centimeters tall and will turn yellow and die in winter; oleander is a woody plant that can grow up to about 5 meters and remains evergreen in winter. The leaves are different: the leaves of impatiens are alternate and are about 4-12 cm in length; the leaves of oleander are in whorls of 3-4 and are about 11-15 cm in length. The flowers are different: impatiens colors include pink, purple, white, etc.; oleanders are generally dark red or pink.

1. Different plant types

1. Different plant types

Imati is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of about 60-100 cm. The stem is very thick and upright, also called henna. , Goldilocks, peach, etc., are plants belonging to the family Impatiens and the genus Impatiens. Because it is an annual plant, it will turn yellow and die in winter.

Oleander It is a woody plant. As a large upright evergreen shrub, it is naturally very tall and can grow up to about 5 meters. Because it is an evergreen shrub, it will not lose its leaves in winter and the plant will not die. So if you see it still green in winter, it must be oleander.

2. Leaves Different

The leaves of impatiens are alternate, and the lower part is sometimes opposite. The leaves are lanceolate or narrowly oval, with a length of about 4-12 cm, the width is about 1.5-3 cm.

Oleander The leaves are whorled with 3-4 leaves, and the lower part is opposite, relatively slender and narrow, with a length of about 11-15 cm and a width of about 2-2.5 cm.

3. Flowers Different

Once the impatiens are solitary, they may also grow in clusters of 2-3 in the leaf axils. The flower colors include pink, purple, white, etc.

Oleander The flowers are terminal cymes, and the colors are also different, usually dark red or pink, except for white ones after cultivation.

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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