What is the difference between Dripping Water Guanyin and Thousand-Hand Guanyin, which one is poison

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1. The difference between the two

2. Which one is poisonous?

The difference between the two is mainly reflected in three aspects. One is appearance. The leaves of Dripping Water Guanyin are round with no palmate cracks. The leaves of Thousand-Hand Guanyin are palmately oval. The taller one together is the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara. Second, in terms of growing environment, Dripping Water Guanyin is more cold-resistant than Thousand-Hand Guanyin. Third, in terms of distribution, Dripping Guanyin is mainly found in western and central Yunnan, Guizhou, and Hunan, and abroad is in Vietnam and India. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin is located in a valley wetland below 2,000 meters.

1. Differences between the two

1. Appearance difference: In appearance, Dripping Guanyin looks more like taro, with round leaves and no palm-shaped cracks. The leaves of Thousand-Hand Guanyin are palmate, closer to oval. Putting the two together, the taller and straighter one is Thousand-Hand Guanyin, which is more ornamental and more expensive.

2. Differences in growth environment : Although both are tropical rainforest plants, there are differences in their growing environments. Among them, the suitable temperature for the growth of Dishui Guanyin is between 20 and 30 degrees, and it can tolerate a low temperature of 8 degrees. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin can withstand a minimum temperature of 10 degrees, and its cold resistance is even worse.

3. Distribution differences: Dripping Guanyin is mainly distributed in the western and central parts of Yunnan Province in my country, and is also distributed in Sichuan, Hunan, Guizhou and other places. Abroad is in India, Vietnam and other places. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin is found in Thailand and Bangladesh, and is mainly distributed in valley wetlands below 2,000 meters.

2. Which one Toxic

Both belong to the Araceae family and are poisonous. Toxins are mainly reflected in the juice. The white juice is highly toxic. Try not to contact it directly with your skin or eat it, otherwise it will cause discomfort. Please note that when maintaining and displaying, it should not be placed in a place where children or pets can come into contact to avoid causing harm. In addition, it is best to wear gloves during daily management to avoid contact with the juice.

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