The difference between leek and orchid
Last Update ：2024.10.31
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Family and genus: The flower leek belongs to the genus Liliaceae, while the orchid belongs to the genus Amaryllidaceae. Flowering: Fengyulan blooms in summer and autumn, and Lilac blooms in spring, from March to June. Flower shape: The flower shape of the orchid plant is large, while the flower shape of the leek plant is small. Leaves: Flowering leek has the taste of leek; while orchids do not have the taste of leek.
Family
Family and Genus
Leek belongs to the genus Liliaceae, while Orchid belongs to the genus Amaryllidaceae.
Growth Habits
Wind and Rain Orchid has no dormant period and can grow in all seasons under suitable temperatures; leek will enter dormancy in summer and is generally planted in late summer and early autumn.
Blooming period
Wind and rain orchids generally bloom in summer and autumn. They often bloom suddenly after heavy rains in spring and summer, hence the name. Flowering leeks only bloom in spring, usually from March to June. In warm places in the south, they also bloom in winter. Will bloom.
Flower pattern
Judging from the appearance, the plants and flowers of Orchid are large, while the flowers of Leek are smaller and the plants are also smaller.
Leaf flavor
The leaf shape and smell of flowering leek are very similar to those of leek, hence its name. The leaves of flowering leek have a strong smell of leek; Leeks only have leaves that look like leeks, but they don’t have the smell of leeks. Except for a few night-blooming or hybrid varieties, they have an obvious strong aroma. In addition, its leaves are toxic.
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