What is the difference between Milan and Gurixiang? Which one is easier to grow, Milan or Gurixiang?

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1. The difference between the two

2. Which one is easier to raise?

There is a big difference between Milan's mulberry trees. The former is a shrub or small tree of the genus Meliaceae, while the latter is an evergreen shrub of the genus Meliaceae of the Rutaceae family. Judging from the appearance, both have pinnate compound leaves, but the former has thick papery leaves and yellow flowers, while the latter has thin leathery leaves and white flowers. In addition, their growth habits are relatively similar, so it is generally easier to raise Gulixiang at home.

1. Differences between the two

1. Different families and genus: Milan is a shrub or small tree of the genus Meliaceae, while Jiuli is an evergreen shrub of the genus Jiuli of the Rutaceae family.

2. Different appearance: Milan is The leaves are pinnately compound, the leaflets are thick papery, the inflorescences are axillary, the flowers are yellow, and the fruits are spherical berries. It usually blooms from May to December and bears fruit from July to March of the following year. Jiulixiang also has pinnately compound leaves, the leaflets are thin leathery, the inflorescences are mostly terminal, the flowers are white, and the fruits are oval. It usually blooms from April to August and bears fruit from September to December.

3. Different habits: Milan is shade-tolerant in the seedling stage, but prefers light when it grows up. It is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment and is more afraid of cold. You must pay attention to keeping warm in winter. Although mulberry is not cold-tolerant, it should not be placed in a place that is too hot in winter, otherwise it will consume nutrients and affect its flowering in the second year, and it should not be exposed to direct light during the growth period.

4. Different distribution: Milan original Produced in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions of my country, it is very common in low-altitude mountainous areas and is also distributed in Fujian, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan. Guri incense has a wider distribution range. In addition to the provinces mentioned above, it is also found in Hunan, Hainan, Taiwan and other places, and can be grown in tropical and subtropical areas.

2. Which one is easy to raise?

Milan and Jiuli are both plants that grow in the south, and their growth habits are not very different. However, for family breeding, Jiuli is still recommended. The flowers in Milan are too small and not of much ornamental value. The white flowers of Guri incense are not only beautiful, but also emit a rich aroma.

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