Difference between Red Berries and Purple Rice Grains
The editor will answer your questions about the little knowledge of red berries, a succulent plant, the difference between red berries and purple rice grains, with a detailed introduction below.
For many plant enthusiasts, the most daunting task is distinguishing between similar plants, such as the difference between red berries and purple rice grains. If these two plants are placed together, they are easy to tell apart. However, many people now追求 large close-up photos, making it confusing for many新手 plant enthusiasts who get confused just by looking at the pictures.
The photo above shows red berries, pay attention to its stems and leaves
Red berries and purple rice grains are two different plants. Red berries belong to the Sedum genus of the Crassulaceae family, while purple rice grains belong to the Portulaca genus of the Portulacaceae family. There is a clear difference between the two in terms of leaves and plant形态.
1. Leaves
The leaves of red berries are larger and rounder, while the leaves of purple rice grains are usually flatter and smaller, not much bigger than rice grains, about the length of 1-2 rice grains.
The photo above shows purple rice grains, and it's easy to see the difference when compared to the first photo.
2. Stems
The stems of red berries tend to grow thick and tall, easily forming old stakes, while purple rice grains have creeping stems that are relatively thin and mostly spread out, not growing upwards. Even if they grow upwards, the thin stems cannot support the plant, making it unable to grow tall.
Let's look at the specific information below:
Red Berries
Red berries (Sedum rubrotinctum 'Redberry') are a succulent plant of the Sedum genus in the Crassulaceae family, a horticultural variety of虹之玉, also known as "小红莓" in some places. Red berries, a miniature variety, resemble a mini version of 虹之玉, with long elliptical leaves arranged compactly in a wheel pattern, transitioning from green to red with a strong translucent feeling, like a string of mini versions of the ordinary. When red berries are in good condition, the leaves are plump and round, and the leaf color can be fully red with a strong translucent feeling.
The photo above shows red berries, with leaves much larger than those of purple rice grains.
Purple Rice Grains
Purple rice grains, also known as rice flower, belong to the miniature variety. They are named after their leaves resemble tiny rice grains. Purple rice grains are purple in full sunlight and are very beautiful when used as pot plants. They bloom pink flowers in the summer, which are larger than the plant itself. The flowering period of purple rice grains is relatively long, blooming from early summer to early autumn.
The photo above shows purple rice grains that are not in good condition, with small and flat leaves.
The above introduction to the differences between red berries and purple rice grains (easy to understand) is clear to you now, isn't it?