What is the difference between Buddhist beads and lover’s tears, which one is easier to maintain?

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1. The difference between Buddhist beads and lover’s tears

2. How to breed Buddhist beads (lover’s tears)

Buddha beads and lovers' tears are the same plant, there is no difference between them. It is a dicotyledonous plant of the class Rosa, subclass Asteraceae, and the genus Senecio. Its Chinese name is Chlorophytum. It has many aliases, among which the more common ones are Chlorophytum, Lover's Tears, Green Bell, Jade Bead, Green Bell, etc. Its leaves are relatively round and grow on slender vines, which is very distinctive, so it has so many nicknames.

1. The difference between Buddhist beads and lover’s tears

There is no difference between Buddhist beads and lover’s tears. It is a dicotyledonous plant of the class Rosa, subclass Asteraceae, and the genus Senecio. Its Chinese name is Chlorophytum. It has many aliases. Buddha beads, spider plant, lover's tears, green bell, jade beads and green bell are all its common nicknames. Because they are the same plant, there is no difference, and the difficulty of cultivating them is also a little bit.

2. How to breed Buddhist beads (lover's tears)

1. Sunlight: It is a plant that prefers sunlight. Except for the strong light at noon in summer, which cannot be directly accepted, it can be cultivated in a place with sufficient light at other times. This will make its leaves grow fuller. If it lacks light for a long time, its leaves will become shriveled and dull, and its ornamental value will also be reduced.

2. Temperature: During maintenance, the temperature needs to be controlled between 20-28℃. Such temperature conditions allow it to grow faster and better. In winter, you need to pay attention to keeping warm and not let the temperature drop below 5℃. Otherwise it will get cold.

3. Watering: It is relatively drought-tolerant. However, it should not be left in a dry environment for a long time during maintenance. When it is in the growing season, it is recommended to water it every 4 days or so. Every time you water, the soil needs to be thoroughly watered, but do not allow water to accumulate in the soil.

4. Fertilization: It prefers fertilizer. In spring and autumn when it grows faster, it needs top dressing twice a month. Fertilizer needs to be a compound fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content. After diluting them, pour them into the soil.

2. How to breed Buddhist beads (lover’s tears)

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