The difference between Molan and Jianlan

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Differences in growth habits

Differences in morphological characteristics

The difference in flowering period

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Differences in growth habits: Molania is suitable for growing in dense forests with sunshine and abundant rainfall; Jianlan is suitable for growing on the walls of deep mountains and valleys. Differences in morphological characteristics: The leaves of Molan are relatively wide, and the accessory veins are dark green and not very transparent; while the leaves of Jianlan are narrower and the accessory veins are more transparent. Difference in flowering period: The flowering period of black orchid is from October to March of the following year, and the flowering period of jianlan is from June to October.

Differences in growth habits

Differences in growth habits

Molania likes a warm and shady environment, avoids direct sunlight and severe cold, likes moisture, and cannot tolerate dryness, so it mostly grows in dense forests facing the sun and with abundant rain.

The growth habits of Jianlan are similar to those of Molania, but Jianlan mainly grows on the walls of deep mountain valleys. Jianlan also grows on sloped slopes and rock gaps with good water permeability and moisture retention.

Differences in morphological characteristics

The biggest difference in morphological characteristics between Molania and Jianlan is the leaves. The two plants can be easily distinguished by the leaf characteristics. The leaves of molan appear wider, while the leaves of jianlan appear narrower. If you look at the leaf bones against the light, you will find that the accessory veins of Jianlan are relatively transparent, while the accessory veins of Molan are dark green and not very transparent.

Differences in flowering period

The flowering period of black orchid is from October to March of the following year, and the flowering period of jianlan is usually from June to October.

Differences in morphological characteristics

The difference in flowering period

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