The difference between moon rabbit ears and bear paws

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1. The difference in appearance

2. The difference between flowers

3. Differences in plant height

4. Differences in main values

5. Differences in Soil

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The two plants, Moon Rabbit Ear and Bear Boy, are relatively similar in terms of their shapes, but in fact, if you look closely, there are still many differences between the two plants. Let’s take a look at what are the differences between them?

1. The difference in appearance

1. Differences in appearance

There are brown spots on the top of the leaves of Moon Rabbit Ear. The brown spots on the leaves are especially obvious when there is sufficient sunlight. The leaves are long spindle-shaped with rounded tips and gray-white hairs on them. They look like rabbit ears, so they are called "moon-free ears". The plant of Xiongzhizi has many branches, the rhizome is green, and the green leaves are covered with fine white hairs. The shape of the leaves resembles the soles of a bear's feet. There are short, claw-like teeth at the top of the leaves.

2. Flowers The difference

The moon rabbit ear flower is orange, has 4 petals, and has a relatively long flowering period. Generally blooming in early summer, the inflorescence is relatively high and the flower branches extend upward like a tube. The innermost or central flower is the first to open, and then slowly opens to both sides, called a cyme.

The flowering period of Xiongtongzi generally blooms from late summer to early autumn. The flowers are relatively small. There will be small orange-red flowers at the top of each mother plant. The flowers are about 4 mm wide and 12-16 in length. mm, the petals are about 10 mm long, and the petals are slightly rolled outward. The calyx is green, about 6 mm long and 5 mm wide. The flowers are very small and exquisite.

3. Plant height Difference

The overall height of Xiongtongzi is about 30 cm, and the width is about 11-12 cm. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, and the leaves are alternately opposite. The leaves are about 2.3-6.5 cm long and 1.5-3.2 cm wide.

Because Moon Rabbit Ears grow too high and too fast, there is no special standard for height.

IV. Main Difference in value

There is not much difference in the main value of the two plants, Moon Rabbit Ear and Bear Palm, as they are both handicrafts. It can be used as a small indoor potted plant. The leaf shape is relatively beautiful and has certain ornamental value. Can be placed on desk, windowsill or coffee table, etc. Another function of moon rabbit ears is that they can be placed next to TVs and computers to help absorb radiation. They can also be used indoors to absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde and help purify indoor air.

5. Differences in Soil

The best soil for Moon Rabbit Ears is fertile, loose, sandy loam with good air permeability. Bear paws, on the other hand, do not have high requirements for soil. Just use ordinary garden soil. You can add some chicken manure to the bottom of the pot as its base fertilizer.

2. The difference between flowers

3. Differences in plant height

4. Differences in main values

5. Differences in Soil

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