The difference between periwinkle and longevity flower

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1. Different plant types

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

Different plant types: Catharanthus roseus is a sub-shrub, with a relatively tall plant type, about 60 cm; Kalanchoe plants are relatively low and compact, with a height of about 10-30 cm. The leaves are different: the leaves of periwinkle are thin and the edges are very smooth; the leaves of Kalanchoe are fleshy, with wavy blunt teeth on the upper edge and the whole lower end. The flowers are different: Periwinkle has five petals; Kalanchoe has four petals and the flowers are rich in color.

1. Different plant types

Periwinkle is a plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. The plant type is relatively tall. It is a sub-shrub with a plant height of about About 60 cm. There are no hairs on the entire plant, or there are a few small hairs, and the stem is square with stripes on it.

The scientific name of longevity flower is Christmas cabbage, although its name is very similar to the former, it is not the same plant, and the difference is quite large. It is a herbaceous succulent plant belonging to the Sedum family. The plant is relatively low and small, with a plant height of about 10-30 cm.

2. The leaves are different< /h2>

The leaves of periwinkle have an ordinary feel. The texture of the leaves is relatively thin and the surface is membranous. It is about 3-4 cm and about 1.5-2.5 cm wide. The edges of the leaves are smooth and have no jagged edges.

The leaves of Kalanchoe are Fleshy, relatively thick, about 4-8 cm in length and 2-6 cm in width. The upper part of the leaf edge has wavy blunt teeth, the lower part is entire, and the leaf edge is slightly reddish.

3. Different flowers< /h2>

Periwinkle has five petals, which are more like plum blossoms. The flower colors include red, white, pink, purple, etc.

There are four longevity flowers The petals and flowers are rich in color, including yellow, orange, crimson, peach, white, etc.

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

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