What is the difference between蜡梅 and plum blossoms?
Today, I will explain to netizens the differences between wax plum and plum blossoms. Let's learn about it together below.
What is the difference between蜡梅 and plum blossoms?
Plum blossoms come in various colors such as white, pink, purple-red, and deep red; while wax plum blossoms are mainly wax yellow, with other colors being rare. Plum trees are trees with a main trunk that can grow to several meters, with branches usually having thorns, in addition to straight branches, there are also drooping branches and twisted branches, and the crown is irregularly round. Wax plum, on the other hand, is a shrub with upright, clustering branches, very developed rhizomes that are block-like, with the branch clusters growing 2 to 4 meters high and the main stem 4 to 10 meters long.
Wax plum (image)
What are the differences between plum blossoms and wax plums?
Mentioning wax plum and plum blossoms, many friends may mistake them for the same plant due to the shared character "梅" in their names, causing some confusion.
In fact, although these two flowers have similarities in name and appearance, they are actually completely different plants.
So what are the differences between wax plums and plum blossoms, and how can we distinguish them? Below, we will give you a general introduction on how to identify wax plums and plum blossoms.
Plum blossoms in bloom (image)
1. Difference in FlowersWax plum flowers are mainly yellow, with other colors being rare. The sepals are usually purple-red, the pedicels are longer with some villous hair, about 5-7mm.
Plum blossoms have various colors such as white, pink, purple-red, and deep red. The sepals are red-brown, some are light green or green, and the pedicels are relatively short, about 1-3mm, usually with five pubescent or very few villous hairs.
Plum blossoms in a pot (image)
2. Difference in LeavesThe leaves of wax plums are relatively opposite, generally in an elliptical or oblong shape. The front part of the leaves is rough, green or light green, while the back part is relatively smooth and gray-brown.
Ordinary leaves are about 10-18 cm long and 4-8 cm wide, with gentle sides, gradually becoming pointed at the top, and slightly villous on the back, with no hair on other parts.
Wax plum (image)
Plum blossoms have alternating leaves, in an ovate or oval shape, shorter in length, usually 5-10 cm; about 2-5 cm wide.
Different from wax plums, plum blossom tails are pointed, with sawtooth edges, and the color is mostly gray-green. Young leaves have a small amount of villous hair on both sides, which gradually fall off after maturity, with the middle of the veins slightly villous.
3. Difference in AppearanceOverall, wax plums are shrubs with upright branches and a well-developed root system. They grow into a block shape at a certain stage, with plants generally growing to about 2-4 meters, and the main stem part has 4-8 meters.
Different from this, plum blossoms are tree plants, with the main stem able to grow to 5-10 meters, with no significant difference. However, most branches have thorns, while wax plums do not. Moreover, in addition to upright branches, plum blossoms also have some drooping branches and curved branches, which is different from wax plums.
Plum blossoms (image)
4. Difference in Bloom Time and FragranceWax plum flowers usually bloom around the time of the twelfth lunar month, while plum blossoms bloom about two months earlier.
Comparing the fragrance of the flowers, wax plum flowers have a fresh scent, but the fragrance is stronger than that of plum blossoms. Plum blossoms have an elegant light fragrance, fresh and delicate.
【Summary】
I believe that from the above comparison, many friends can now know the differences between wax plums and plum blossoms. Next time you encounter these two kinds of flowers, you won't have to worry about distinguishing them.
The above is the complete content on the differences between wax plums and plum blossoms. Have green plant enthusiasts understood?