The difference between Changxia Dianthus and Colorful Dianthus

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Different morphological characteristics

Distribution areas vary

Different nicknames

Different habits

They all have "Dianthus" in their names, and we can know that they all belong to the genus Dianthus. Because they belong to the same genus, they have some similar characteristics and properties. The first two pictures are of the first plant, and the last two pictures are of the second. Observe them and you will find that they are indeed quite similar and not easy to distinguish. However, there are differences. So, in what specific aspects does it manifest itself?

Different morphological characteristics

First of all, there are subtle differences in the height of the plants. The height of the former is about thirty centimeters, and the height of the latter is relatively higher, between thirty centimeters and forty centimeters. Secondly, there is the difference in their flowers. The first type of plants are usually red, pink or white, and other colors are relatively rare. However, the second type of plants has more styles, including not only pure red, white and pink colors, but also mixed colors. There is also a difference in the aroma of the flowers. In comparison, the first plant has a stronger aroma, while the second has a slight aroma that is not easy to detect. Their flowering periods are also a bit different, with the former blooming from May to October and the latter from April to October.

Different distribution areas

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The first plant is mainly distributed in some evergreen broad-leaved or deciduous broad-leaved forests in the Yangtze River area. The major cities include Nanjing, Hefei, Changsha, etc. The second plant is distributed in a wider area. In addition to the above-mentioned areas near the Yangtze River, there are also planting areas in Northeast China, North China, and even Southeast Asia.

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The first type is also called "ground cover dianthus", and the second type of plant has more famous names, such as "Bendum Dianthus", "Shi Yang Jin", "American Dianthus" and so on.

Different habits

What we are talking about here is mainly about the differences in temperatures that are conducive to their germination. The suitable temperature for the seeds of the first type of plant is probably in the range of 15-20°C. If the temperature is any higher, it will be suppressed. The seeds of the latter are easier to sprout when the temperature is 21 or 2 degrees Celsius, and their requirements are more stringent.

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