The difference between Clivia and Amaryllis

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1. Differences in leaves

2. Differences in stems

3. The difference between flowers

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Leaf differences: The leaves of Clivia are dark green in color, with grid-like veins, and grow upright; the leaves of Amaryllis are light in color, with parallel veins on the leaves, and naturally hang down to the periphery. The difference between the stems: the stem of the former is in the shape of a throne; the stem of the latter is a round bulb. Differences in flowers: Clivia flowers are smaller and mostly open upright; amaryllis flowers are smaller in number and tilt to the side.

1. Differences in leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Clivia are dark green in color. If you look closely, you will see grid-like veins on the leaves, which are not very sequential. It feels rather wrinkled, not smooth and flat. A pseudobulb is formed at the base of the leaf. The leaf is shaped like a sword and grows upright.

The leaves of Amaryllis are lighter in color , appears light green, the surface of the leaves is covered with parallel veins, and the surface is smooth to the touch. The leaves are relatively long and narrow, hanging naturally towards the periphery.

2. Differences in stems

The stem of the former is in the shape of a throne, and the leaves are distributed on both sides, evenly and symmetrically.

The stem of the latter is round The shaped bulb looks relatively rounded.

3. Flower differences

The flowers of Clivia bloom in winter and spring. The flowers are small in size, but they bloom in clusters and are very numerous. The small flowers are the same as the leaves, and most of them are upright and open. Part of it is open at an angle.

Amaryllis flowers in spring in April It blooms and will bloom again in winter. The number of flowers is relatively small and tilted to the side.

2. Differences in stems

3. The difference between flowers

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