The difference between Phalaenopsis and Clivia

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Leaves: The leaves of Phalaenopsis are slightly fleshy, green on the top and purple on the back, oval, oblong or sickle-shaped; while the leaves of Clivia are leathery, dark green in color and sword-shaped. Flowers: The flowers of Phalaenopsis grow sideways at the base of the stem and are white; while the scapes of Clivia are extracted from the leaf axils and are yellow, orange-yellow or orange-red.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Phalaenopsis are slightly fleshy, often 3-4 or more, with green tops and purple backs. Its shape is oval, oblong or sickle-shaped, about 10-20 cm long and 3-6 cm wide, with a wide and short sheath.

The leaves of Clivia are leathery Quality, color is dark green and shiny. Its shape is sword-shaped, wider than the former, about 30-50 cm long, 3-5 cm wide, and full rim.

2. The difference between flowers

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The flowers of Phalaenopsis grow sideways at the base of the stem. The flowers are white in color and very beautiful. The petals are diamond-shaped and round, and the flowering period is from April to June.

The scape of Clivia It is extracted from the leaf axils, umbel-shaped, terminal. The flowers are yellow, orange or orange-red in color and funnel-shaped in shape. It can bloom all year round, mainly in spring and summer.

2. The difference between flowers

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