The difference between Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium butterfly

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1. Morphological differences

2. Differences in growth environment

3. Differences in utility and value

Many flower lovers have Phalaenopsis at home, which is a type of orchid. Dendrobium, which is also a type of orchid, is called "Butterfly Dendrobium" because it is similar to Phalaenopsis. If you don't observe carefully, It’s easy to get confused between the two, today let’s look at how to distinguish them!

1. Morphological differences

The easiest way to distinguish between Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium phalaenopsis is to start with their appearance. At first glance, Dendrobium butterfly, as a type of Dendrobium orchid, is not as good-looking as Phalaenopsis, but it is easy to make mistakes simply based on appearance.

If you observe carefully, there are still some differences in the middle sepals and labial valves between the two: the middle sepals of Phalaenopsis are large and round. If you compare them with Dendrobium butterfly, you will find that the middle sepals of Phalaenopsis are large and round. Small and pointy, the two have obvious differences in appearance.

Look at the lips again. The lips of the orchid are also called the "tongue" of the orchid. The lips of the Phalaenopsis will branch into two whiskers, which look like the antennae of a butterfly. There is no such beard. In addition, the stamens and lateral sepals of Phalaenopsis are connected, while the stamens and lateral sepals of Phalaenopsis are separated. This is also a very obvious difference.

2. Differences in growth environment

Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium phalaenopsis also have very different growth environments.

As a type of dendrobium, butterfly dendrobium mainly grows attached to herbaceous plants and does not grow alone. Under wild conditions, it is often found on forest trunks and rocks under trees. If you don't know it, you will be surprised to think you have discovered an orchid.

In comparison, Phalaenopsis is much more delicate and has higher requirements for the growing environment. It mainly grows in river areas with high temperature and humidity or in coastal forests. If you are on the rocks under the trees, If you see a "Phalaenopsis" on the Internet, you must have "mistook Dendrobium for a gentleman".

3. Difference between utility and value

In fact, the biggest difference between Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium phalaenopsis is not in appearance and growth environment, but in their own value.

As a member of Dendrobium, in addition to being used for ornamental purposes, it is also a medicinal material. Its "relative" Dendrobium officinale is already a member of the traditional Chinese medicine cabinet. In addition, Dendrobium butterfly itself is full of colloids that can enter the skin, so many cosmetics contain these beautifying ingredients. In this regard, Phalaenopsis is completely inferior to Dendrobium butterfly.

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