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Crinum and Spider Lily Compared

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Crinum and spider lily names can overlap in translation. Compare bulb labels, leaves and flower structure before deciding which growing cycle applies.

Basic Information

Spider orchid belongs to the genus Crab Flower of the Faterye, and is a herbaceous plant, alias "Beautiful Water Ghost Banana".

Manjushri is the genus of Shiwan family. It is the same as the spider orchid. It is also a perennial herb. It also has an elegant nickname, called "Eighteen Bachelor".

petal

This is the most obvious difference between the two.The petals of the spider orchid are thin and long, and they are basically connected to form a cup -shaped structure, known as the "stamen cup", and Manjushri does not have this feature.

Crinum and Spider Lily Compared, image 1

leaf

How to distinguish when the two are not blooming?Of course there is a way.The leaves of the spider orchid are relatively narrow and thick, and the leaves of Manjushri are wide.

Flowering period

The flowering period of the spider orchid is late in the late summer and early autumn, while Wenshucho is earlier, in summer.

Leaf's way of life

The leaves of the spider orchid tend to be raw, and the leaves of Manjushri grow in spirals at the base.From top to bottom, Spider -Orchid is linear and Manjushri is round.

Crinum and Spider Lily Compared, image 2

Related reading: Crinum Lily Care: Light, Water and Container Space.