The difference between Sansevieria and Agave

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1. Sansevieria orchid

2. Tequila

3. How to distinguish

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They are both Agave and can be distinguished by their shapes. The leaves of the former grow vertically and the plant shape is bunch-shaped, while the leaves of the latter grow radially and the plant shape is rosette; or based on the shape of the new leaves In terms of color, the new leaves of the latter are yellow-green, while the new leaves of the former are darker than the latter.

1. Sansevieria orchid

1. Sansevieria orchid

It has many other names, such as Welwitschia, etc. It is perennial and can stay green all year round. It belongs to the Agave family, and its roots are crawling on the ground. stem. It can generally grow to about 1 meter. Its leaves are clustered, upright and relatively plump. Both sides of the leaves have dark green stripes, which are wavy and irregular, like a tiger's tail, hence its name. Its scape can grow up to 80cm, and its flowers are relatively small, usually white or light green, with fragrance. Many flowers are gathered into a bunch, with one to three bunches clustered on the flower axis, but it is usually planted at home. It's hard to see flowers growing on it, but you can usually admire its leaves.

2. Agave

This flower is also from the Agave family. It is also a perennial, relatively large plant that can stay green all year round. It is also called dragon tongue palm, etc. It originates from the Mexican region. Because its leaves are relatively strong and will not wither and turn yellow throughout the year, it can be seen in many gardens in the south and used for decoration. It is often grown in greenhouses in areas north of the Yangtze River. It prefers places with good drainage, fertile soil and relatively humid soil. Even in Mexico, it usually takes decades to grow flowers. After the flowers bloom, it will die. Only cross-flowers can pollinate it before it can bear fruit.

3. How to distinguish

1. The simplest way is to look at their shape. The leaves of the latter grow around the stem and then extend outward, taking on the shape of a rosette. The former has no stems on the above ground part, and the leaves fall directly to the ground, growing vertically, and the overall shape is bunch-shaped.

2. The former grows upward, but most plants of the same subject grow in a fan shape, so the leaves of agave radiate like flowers.

3. The new leaves of the latter are yellow-green, while the new leaves of the former are darker than the latter. And the former, just like its name, looks like a tiger's tail with some dark green patterns on it. It can only grow one new leaf a year. The new leaves of the latter grow relatively quickly, and it only takes a month or two to grow from a seedling into a rosette shape.

2. Tequila

3. How to distinguish

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