The difference between cigar flower and baby's breath

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1. Differences in plants

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

Plant classification: The height of cigar flower is about 30 to 40 cm; the height of baby's breath is about 30 to 80 cm. Distinguishing of leaves: Cigar flower leaves are opposite and lanceolate; Gypsophila leaves are relatively long and narrow. Flower distinction: the former has purple-red flowers and is shaped like a "cigar"; the latter has lighter flowers, white or light red, and is shaped like a spoon.

1. Differences in plants

Cigar flower is also called red lilac. The height of the plant is about 30 to 40 centimeters.

Gypsophila gypsophila is a herbaceous plant with a height of about 30 to 80 centimeters, with straight stems and many branches.

2. Differences in leaves

Cigar flower leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and green in color.

The leaves of Gypsophila are relatively long and narrow, with a long length and a narrow width, ranging from 2 to 5 cm in length and 2.5 to 7 mm in width.

3. Differences in flowers

The cigar flower is purple-red in color and shaped like a "cigar", which is where its name comes from. It has a relatively long flowering period and can bloom all year round, but is most vigorous in summer.

Gypsophila flowers are lighter in color, white or light red, and shaped like a spoon. The flowering period is concentrated from June to August.

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