The difference between blue star flower and blue snowflake

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

3. Differences in plant height

Leaves: The leaves of Blue Star Flower are oblong in shape, with dense white hairs on the back of the leaves. The leaves of blue snowflakes are broadly oval or obovate, with only hairy edges. Flowers: Blue star flowers are blue with a white star in the center. The blue snowflake corolla tube is purple-red and the lobes are blue. Plant height: The plant height of Blue Star Flower is about 30-60 cm while Blue Snowflake is shorter, usually 20-30 cm.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Blue Star Flower are alternate and oblong in shape, with non-serrated edges and dense white hairs on the back of the leaves. The leaves of blue snowflakes are broadly oval or obovate, with hair only on the edges and hairless elsewhere, and usually have small calcium particles.

2. The difference between flowers

Blue Star Flower It is an axillary flower with double petals. The corolla is blue, with 5 lobes and a white star-shaped center. If maintained properly, it can bloom in all seasons. The blue snowflakes grow on the branch tips and the short stalks of the upper 1-3 leaf axils. The corolla tube is purple-red and the lobes are blue. The flowering period is from July to September.

3. Differences in plant height

Blue Star Flower The plant height is about 30-60 cm. The stems are semi-vining and have dense white hairs. The blue snowflake is shorter than the former, usually 20-30 cm, and the stems are thinner.

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