The difference between Alocasia and Dripping Guanyin, pictures of Dripping Guanyin
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2. The difference between flowers
There is a big difference between Alocasia and Dripping Water Guanyin. The leaves of Alocasia are 50-90cm long, and the petiole can grow to 1.5m. The female flower inflorescence is white and the male flower inflorescence is light yellow. It likes a semi-shady environment and also likes humidity. The leaves of Dripping Water Guanyin are shorter, only 30-90cm, and the pedicels are 10-30cm long when they bloom. It can tolerate shade and also likes fat.
1. Differences in leaves
1. Differences in leaves
1. The leaves of Alocasia are usually very thick, the petioles can grow to 1.5m long, are sub-leathery, and are grass green in color. The leaves can usually grow to about 50-90cm, the width is 40-90cm, and the edges of the leaves are wavy.
2. The leaves of Dripping Water Guanyin are egg-shaped and halberd-shaped. , the leaf length is generally 30-90cm, relatively shorter. The petiole is also shorter than that of Alocasia, usually only 1m. Sometimes water falls from the top of the leaves, while Alocasia does not.
2. Flower differences
1. The inflorescences of Alocasia are fragrant, and the inflorescences of female flowers are white and about 2-4cm in length. The inflorescence of male flowers is light yellow and longer, about 3-7cm. It blooms all year round, but if the growing environment is too dark, it will not bloom.
2. When Dripping Water Guanyin blooms, the pedicel length is 10 -30cm, the length of the spathe is 10-20cm, the lower part is cylindrical, and the upper part is slightly curved and boat-shaped.
3. Different habits
1. Alocasia likes a semi-shady environment, but it should not be too dark. It likes moisture, so the soil would rather be moist than too dry during its growing season. In addition, appropriate top dressing should be provided during its growth period, usually once a week.
2. Dripping Guanyin is suitable for growing in an environment of 20-30℃, and it cannot be lower than 8℃ in winter. It is also shade tolerant and likes fat very much. It also likes moisture, so the soil should be kept moist during maintenance.
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