The difference between crab claw orchid and false epiphyllum

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1. The difference between leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Differences in leaves: The edges of the leaves of the crab claw orchid are serrated and have obvious protrusions. The edges of the leaves are green and relatively thin. The leaves of False Epiphyllum have relatively rounded edges with no obvious protrusions. The leaf edges are purple-brown and relatively thick. Differences in flowers: The flower stamens of the crab claw orchid are relatively long, while the stamens of the pseudo-epiphyllum flowers are relatively short.

1. Differences in leaves

The edges of the leaves of Crab Claw Orchid have serrations, which are shaped like small claws of crabs and have obvious protrusions. The edges of its leaves are green and the leaves are relatively thin. The edges of the leaves of False Epiphyllum are relatively smooth and curved, with no obvious protrusions. And its leaf edges are purple-brown and relatively thick.

2. The difference between flowers

Crab claw orchid The stamens of the flowers are relatively long and can extend beyond the petals, allowing people to see clearly. Its petals curl upward, which is very distinctive. The stamens of false epiphyllum are relatively short and resemble the shape of bowl-shaped flowers. They are usually inside the flower and do not protrude beyond the petals.

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