The difference between purple root orchid and amaryllis

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1. Different plant types

2. Different bulbs

3. Flowers are different

Different plant types: The plant type of purple root orchid is relatively small; the plant type of amaryllis is obviously larger. The bulbs are different: the purple root orchid bulb is purple in color and does not have creeping branches; the amaryllis bulb is earthy white in color and has creeping branches. The flowers are different: the purple orchid flower is smaller, orange-red in color, and the stamens are relatively scattered; the amaryllis flower is larger, the color is true red, and the stamens are relatively concentrated.

1. Different plant types

Purple root orchid plants are smaller and not so tall. You can easily distinguish two plants of the same age by putting them together. come out, but are less differentiated from the latter's seedlings.

The plants of Amaryllis are larger and look taller .

2. The bulbs are different

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The color of the purple root orchid bulb is purple. To be precise, it is a mixture of yellowish brown and purple, with less white. The color is relatively fresh, and there are no creeping branches growing on it. The bulbs are relatively fat, about 5-7 cm in diameter, about the same size as the latter.

The color of amaryllis bulbs is earthy white, and some may have The cost is purple, but it is dark purple, and there will be creeping branches on the bulbs. The shape is roughly spherical, with a diameter of about 5-7.5 cm.

3. Different flowers

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The flowering period of purple root orchid is around winter and spring. If you find it blooming during this time, you can be sure that it is this kind of flower. The flowers are more like trumpets, smaller in shape, close to red in color, usually orange-red, and the stamens are relatively scattered.

The flowering period of Amaryllis is in summer, and the flowers are relatively large. The color is true red, and the stamens are relatively concentrated.

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