The difference between Eighteen Bachelor’s Camellia and Chidan Camellia

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

3. Differences in cultivation methods

Leaf differences: The leaves of Eighteen Bachelor Camellia are well-proportioned and plump, with a leaf length of about 5-6cm; the leaves of Chidan Camellia are flat, with a length of 5-10cm. Differences in flowers: Eighteen Bachelor's Camellia has rich colors and blooms from January to February; Chidan Camellia has a single color, red. Differences in cultivation methods: Eighteen Bachelor's Camellia is mostly artificially cultivated and uncommon, while Chidan Camellia is the opposite.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of the former are very well-proportioned and plump. The leaf color is dark green, with a certain brightness and gloss. The leaf shape is very similar to that of an oval, with a length of about 5-6cm and a width of only 4cm.

After The leaves are also oval, but the length of the leaves is longer, about 5-10cm, and the width is 2.5-5cm. The leaves are relatively flat and have long tails at the ends.

2. Flowers Differences

The structure of the flowers of the former is a bit strange, double and very layered. There are many flower colors, and sometimes there are many flower colors on one plant, such as white, red, pink or red stripes on a white background. The flowering period is around January to February.

After The flowers are sometimes open and shoot-shaped, and the flower color is relatively single, red. Its flowers are very large, about 10-12m in diameter, and the flowering period is later, in March-April in spring.

3. Cultivation Differences in methods

The former is generally cultivated artificially, and is not very common.

The latter has a history of cultivation in my country for many years and is a relatively common and classic species.

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