How to distinguish between Qiuri, Hime Qiuri and Maruha Hime Qiuri

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Introduction to three plants

The relationship between the three:

How to distinguish between Akuri, Hime Akuri and Maruha Hime Akuri

The three succulent plants Qiuli, Ji Qiuli, and Maruha Ji Qiuli are not only similar in name, but also similar in appearance. It’s really hard to tell them apart! Below, the editor will help you distinguish these three types of succulents.

Introduction to three plants

1. Name: Qiuli

Family: Sedum family: Sedum and Sedum A hybrid horticultural variety of the genus

2. Name: Ji Qiuli 

(Note: Ji Qiuli’s Chinese name is derived from its Japanese name, “Ji” means “small” in Japanese Meaning)

Family: Crassulaceae and Windmill genus

Relationship with Qiuri: No relationship

3. Name: Maruha Hime Qiuri

Family: Crassulaceae

Also known as: Mendoza

Relationship between the three:

There is no confirmed blood relationship.

How to distinguish Qiuri, Ji Qiuri, and Maruha Himi Qiuli

1. Leaves

Qiu Li’s leaves are relatively slender, the front is smooth, and the leaves are slightly It is concave downward, with an obvious bulge on the back, shaped like a keel, and the top is more pointed. The leaves are usually gray-green, covered with some white powder, and will appear in various colors such as pink, orange, yellow, purple, and red under sufficient light.

The leaves of Ji Qiuli are fuller and rounder than those of Qiuli. , obovate in shape, the upward side of the leaf is flat with some slight bulges, the downward side is convex, and the leaf tip is blunt and rounded. When Ji Qiuli is in an environment with abundant light and a large temperature difference between day and night, its leaves will show a light pink cream color. When Ji Qiuli is in an environment with insufficient light or a humid environment, its leaves will appear gray-green, and the leaf marks will be dark red.

The leaves of Maruha Hime Qiuri are more rounded than those of Hime Qiuli. It is several times larger than Ji Qiuli's leaves. If the leaves are placed under strong light, they will appear a lovely orange-red color. The leaves will have a slight metallic luster under the sunlight.

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2. Flowers

The flowers of Qiuli are small yellow star-shaped flowers with five or six petals, which are very fresh and cute.

Ji Qiuli’s flowers are only about one centimeter in diameter, and they are very Mini, the petals are usually 3, 4 or 5 petals, and the white petals are dotted with tiny red dots.

The flowers of Maruha Hime Akuri are also relatively small and the color of the petals is It is pure white with five petals.

The following is a comparison picture

In short, if you want to distinguish Qiuri, Hime Qiuri, and Maruha Hime Qiuri, you only need to Two steps: first, look at the leaves, and second, look at the flowers.

I hope you can successfully distinguish the three through the method introduced by the editor.

The three succulent plants, Qiuri, Hime Qiuri and Maruha Hime Qiuri, are all very cute and beautiful succulents. If you are interested, you can try raising a few pots!

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