The difference between the Dance of Falling Flowers and the Arrow Lotus

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Dance of Falling Flowers and Lingjian Lotus have different flowering periods

The dance of falling flowers is different from the flower pattern of Lingjian lotus

The dance of falling flowers has different colors than the lotus flower of Lingjian

The dance of falling flowers is different from the stem nodes (leaves) of Lingjian lotus

Dance of Falling Flowers and Lingjian Lotus have different growth habits

Many flowering plants in the Cactaceae family are very similar in terms of stem nodes or flower shapes and colors, so people often think that they are growing a falling flower, but why do they bloom into a lotus in the end? Here are a few tips to teach you how to tell them apart!

The flowering period of Falling Flower Dance is different from that of Lingjian Lotus

Falling Flower Dance usually blooms in May-June. The flowering period of Lingjian lotus is April, with single flowers blooming for 1-2 days and blooming during the day.

The flower pattern of Falling Flower Dance is different from that of Lingjian Lotus

The Falling Flower Dance plant has many branches and grows in a cluster, with thick and fleshy leaves, usually 3-5 The edges may also be flat or irregular, with purple-red edges.

Its flowers are smaller and the receptacles are square. The flower tube is short and the petals are single-layered. The petals are arranged regularly and neatly. The flowers are pink, very similar to the flowers of Lingjian Lotus, and are difficult to distinguish. It is more accurate to distinguish them from the stem nodes.

Ling Jian Lotus, Single flowers are located on both sides of the stem apex. The flowers are large and bell-shaped. The perianth is opened and rolled, and the filaments and styles are curved.

The Dance of Falling Flowers and Lingjian The lotus flowers have different colors

The dance of falling flowers also has more colors and has a refreshing fragrance.

Lingjian lotus flower colors include purple, red, pink, yellow, white, etc.

The stem nodes (leaves) of the Dance of Falling Flowers are different from the stem nodes (leaves) of Lingjian Lotus

The stem nodes (leaves) of the Dance of Falling Flowers are rib-shaped, generally with three edges, Four edges, no more than five edges, and the edges are also purple-red. Under grafting conditions, thicker flat stem nodes may appear.

The stem nodes (leaves) of Lingjian Lotus are flat and lanceolate, with a rounded base, bright green, slightly red edges, coarse serrations, fine thorns in the recesses between the serrations, and an obvious protrusion of the midrib.

The growth habits of Falling Flower Dance and Lingjian Lotus are different

Falling Flower Dance likes a warm and humid environment.

The arrow lotus likes a sunny and well-ventilated environment, but it needs appropriate shade under hot, high temperature, and dry conditions and is afraid of rain. It requires fertile, loose and well-drained soil with certain drought resistance.

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