How to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses
Today, the editor will explain how to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses, as well as the cutting methods and timing of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce the information to netizens.
Many flower enthusiasts cannot tell the difference between roses and Chinese roses, because the roses sold on the street are exactly the same as the ones we grow, but the sellers always insist on calling them roses! This confuses us, making us wonder if roses are the same as Chinese roses and vice versa. However, this is not the case. Roses are roses, and Chinese roses are Chinese roses. Although they both belong to the Rosaceae family, there are still differences. Today, I will talk about the differences between roses and Chinese roses.
The number of thorns is different
Roses have many more thorns on their stems than Chinese roses, with dense hard thorns covering the branches. One can easily get hurt while picking them, which is why there is the saying "a rose with thorns is beautiful but hard to pick." Some flower enthusiasts may say that Chinese roses also have thorns, and some varieties even have many thorns! Indeed, some Chinese roses do have many thorns, but even with the most thorny Chinese roses, they still have fewer thorns than roses! Moreover, the thorns on Chinese roses are usually large and spaced apart. Roses, on the other hand, have both large and small thorns, making them impossible to handle! Therefore, roses are not suitable for bouquets as gifts because they are full of thorns. Even with machines that remove thorns, the dense and varied sizes of rose thorns make it impossible to remove them all.
The leaves are different
Roses and Chinese roses both belong to the Rosaceae family, and their leaves are similar, but there are still some differences. Chinese roses usually have 5-7 small leaves that are smooth, flat, and glossy. Roses, on the other hand, have 5-9 small leaves, which are more numerous and look a bit wrinkled, with a dull color and a bumpy feel when touched. The leaves of Chinese roses are generally dark in color, while the leaves of roses are lighter, a yellow-green rather than a dark green.
The blooming time after cutting is different
Most Chinese roses can bloom for 5 to 7 days after being cut for propagation, making them very suitable for cutting. Even without propagation, cut Chinese roses can maintain their shape for more than ten hours without strong sunlight or strong wind. Roses are not as good in this regard; their flowers quickly wilt and become unsightly after cutting. Even if placed in water immediately after cutting, it is difficult to maintain their original beauty. Due to this characteristic of rose flowers easily wilting, roses are also not suitable for sending as gifts, as they may already be wilted by the time they are delivered.
How to distinguish between roses and Chinese roses
Is the "rose" sold by flower shops a Chinese rose or a rose?
The "roses" sold by flower shops are actually all Chinese roses. Why is that? As mentioned earlier, roses have many thorns and wilt easily after cutting, making them unsuitable for gifts or flower arrangements. Chinese roses, on the other hand, have bright colors, few thorns, and can bloom for a long time after cutting, making them perfect for bouquets. Why is Chinese rose called a rose? Because roses represent love, and different numbers and colors of roses represent friendship, auspiciousness, beauty, and wishes. Calling Chinese roses roses can attract more people to buy them, giving them a better meaning! Therefore, the roses we buy are not actually roses, but Chinese roses! For example, the well-known varieties such as Carol, Peach Blossom Snow Mountain, Red Bride, and Blue Demon are all Chinese roses.
What do roses really look like? The most representative are the edible roses from Yunnan, used to make fresh flower cakes and rose sugar. There are also the Ku Shui roses from Gansu, used for brewing tea. The Pingyin roses from Shandong are also used for making flower tea. This makes it clear that most roses are edible rather than ornamental. Actually, roses can also be ornamental, but their ornamental value is really not as good as that of Chinese roses. Now, can you tell the difference between roses and Chinese roses?
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