The difference between Cymbidium and Molan

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1. leaves

2. Pseudobulb

3. Flowering period

4. Flower

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Cymbidium leaves are narrow and rough to the touch. The leaves of the orchid are wide, smooth and shiny. The pseudobulbs of Cymbidium are fine, while the pseudobulbs of Cymbidium are spherical and more obvious. Cymbidium flowers bloom in April and May, while mochi orchids bloom later, from October to March of the following year. Cymbidium has large petals and many colors, while ink orchid has less color and a richer flavor.

1. leaves

1. Leaves

If you are not sure what they are, Huahua suggests that you look at the leaves. Of course, you still need both to be present, because only in this way can you compare them. Cymbidium's leaves are much narrower and rougher to the touch. The leaves of Molan are obviously wider and smoother. In addition to these two points, its leaves are much glossier.

2. Pseudobulbs

This is another way to judge them, and this method is more convenient and does not require having both at the same time to identify them. Cymbidium's pseudobulbs are quite tiny and almost invisible if you don't look carefully. Mo Lan's is particularly large and spherical.

3. Flowering period

In addition to the leaves, you also want to see the flowers when planting orchids. There is also a big difference in the flower blooming time between the two. Generally speaking, Cymbidium orchid blooms in April and May, while Molan orchid blooms later, in winter, probably from October to March of the following year. Therefore, the flowering period is very obvious. If someone sees its flowers blooming but does not know which type of orchid it is, they can start from this aspect.

4. Flowers

Cymbidium has many varieties. Its petals are quite large and come in many colors, such as red, yellow, green, pink, white, purple, etc. In addition to these colors, these colors Transitional colors and composite colors are among the colors of its flowers. Its flower stems are particularly straight and are generally used as potted plants and fresh cut flowers. The flower colors of mochi orchid are relatively few, usually dark purple, purple-brown, of course, it also has yellow-green, pink and white. And its flower flavor is relatively strong.

2. Pseudobulb

3. Flowering period

4. Flower

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