The difference between Zhuying and Powderpuff flowers

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1. Different appearance

2. Different growth habits

3. Different values

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At first glance, there is no difference between the two. But when you see their pictures, it will be difficult to tell who is the red tassel flower and who is the pink puff flower. So let me share how to distinguish them.

1. Different appearance

1. Different appearance

As you can tell from the name, the flower of Zhuying flower should be shaped like a vermillion tasseled cap. It opens like a small red pom-pom, and its spherical flower head is very Gorgeous, with a slight tingling sensation to the touch. When the petals degenerate, the filaments are exposed, long and conspicuous. After the flowers wither, a long and flat pod will grow next to it, which is very cute.

The pink puff flower is different from the red tassel flower. Its plant type is relatively short, mostly small shrubs, and its leaves are like feathers. However, the number of leaves is very small, only four to six, and it is not as complicated as the red tassel flower. The base of its filaments is white, very numerous and slender, and the number of florets contained in one inflorescence is not many, so the flower ball does not look as dense and thick as the Amaranth flower.

2. Different growth habits

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Crimson flower grows in the tropics and likes a warm, humid and sunny climate. It is not cold-tolerant if it has been in a warm environment for a long time. It grows better in acidic soil with good drainage and sufficient nutrients.

Powderpuff flowers are distributed in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. The distribution zones are different. Their habits are more complex than that of Amaranthus, which is only distributed in the tropics. However, it also prefers sunny, warm and humid places, and the soil is loose and fertile sand. It is better to use quality soil, unlike Amaranthus japonica, which can grow in acidic soil.

3. Different values

Powderpuff flower has a very high ornamental value because of its gorgeous appearance, while Zhuying flower not only has a beautiful appearance and high ornamental value, but is also edible. It has no toxicity or side effects, and its root bark is rich in tannins. , eating tannins can help digestion and treat symptoms such as loss of appetite and constipation. Not only that, the wood of Zhuying flower branches is hard and is often used as farming tools. It is a material that is resistant to polishing and corrosion.

2. Different growth habits

3. Different values

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