The difference between Cymbidium and Chunlan

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Leaves: Cymbidium has 5-8 leaves, band-shaped, about 25-80 cm long and 7-12 mm wide; while the leaves of Cymbidium are slightly fewer than the former, with 4-7 leaves, shorter and smaller , the longest is only 60 cm. Flowers: The flowers of Cymbidium are light yellow-green with purple-red spots on the lips; while the flowers of Spring Orchid are green or light brown with purple-brown veins.

1. Differences in leaves

Cymbidium has 5-8 leaves, which are band-shaped. It is highly upright, about 25-80 cm long and 7-12 mm wide. The base is usually folded in half to form a V shape, the veins are translucent, and the edges often have thick serrations.

The leaves of Chunlan are relatively different from those of the former Slightly less, there are 4-7 pieces, shorter and smaller, the longest is only 60 cm, the lower part is also folded in half to form a V shape, and the edges are toothless or have fine serrations.

2. The difference between flowers

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Cymbidium flowers are light yellow-green in color, with purple-red spots on the lips. The sepals are narrowly obovate, the petals and sepals are similar in shape, and the lips are oblong and oval. The flowering period is from March to May.

The color of Chunlan flowers is Green or light brown with purple-brown veins, the sepals are nearly oblong to obovate in shape, the petals are obovate in shape to oblong in shape, and the lips are nearly oval. The flowering period is from January to March.

2. The difference between flowers

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