The difference between red magnolia and purple magnolia

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1. Are they a plant?

2. Why are the names different?

3. Their origins

Actually, they are the same plant. No matter which plant they are, their colors are the same and there is no obvious difference. Indeed, there is no essential difference between them. If we must say that they are different, then they are just called different names.

1. Are they the same kind of plant?

In fact, what we usually call "red magnolia" and "purple magnolia" are the same kind of plant. If you look at their pictures, you will find that no matter what kind of plant they are, their colors are the same and there is no obvious difference. Indeed, there is no essential difference between them. If we must say that they are different, then they are just called different names.

2. Why are the names different

We mentioned above that they are essentially a kind of plant, but their names are different. Why is this? It turns out that the reason why people sometimes call it "red magnolia" and sometimes call it "purple magnolia" is because they compare different objects. Specifically, no matter which plant they are, their color is purple-red. So, when comparing "white magnolia", "yellow magnolia" and other varieties, we are generally accustomed to calling it "red magnolia". This is because, in terms of color contrast, the contrast between red, white, and yellow is more obvious. However, considering that its flower color is purple, we are accustomed to calling it "Purple Magnolia" when not comparing it with other varieties. It is precisely because of this that their names are different.

3. Their origins

There is no doubt that their origins are the same. Specifically, they are all grown by using "White Magnolia" as the rootstock, using the buds of ""Purple/Red Magnolia" as joints, and then grafting them. They are different from other varieties. They have purple-red flowers. Flowers bloom first and then grow leaves.

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