What's the difference between roses and Chinese roses?
The internet introduces the differences between roses and Chinese roses, as well as the illustrated guide on the floral planting related experiences of the differences between the flowers of Chinese roses and roses. Let's take a look together! Many flower enthusiasts can't tell the difference between roses and Chinese roses because the roses sold on the street are exactly the same as the Chinese roses we raise, but the sellers always insist on calling them roses! This confuses us and makes us wonder if roses and Chinese roses are the same. Of course not, roses are roses, and Chinese roses are Chinese roses. Although they both belong to the Rosaceae family, there are still differences. Today, I'm going to 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, densely packed with hard thorns covering the branches. One can easily hurt their hands while picking them. That's why there is the saying, "A rose with thorns is beautiful but hard to pick!" Some flower enthusiasts may say that Chinese roses have thorns too, and some varieties even have a lot of them! Indeed, some Chinese roses do have many thorns, but even at their worst, they don't have as many as roses! Moreover, the thorns on Chinese roses are usually larger 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 to give as gifts, as they would leave one's hands covered in thorns! Even with the machines that remove thorns, the dense and irregularly sized thorns of roses can't be completely removed.
The leaves are different
Roses and Chinese roses both belong to the Rosaceae family, and their leaves look similar, but there are still some differences. Chinese roses have 5-7 small leaves, which are smooth, flat, and glossy. Roses have 5-9 small leaves, which are more numerous than those of Chinese roses and look a bit wrinkled, with a dull color and a rough texture when touched. The veins of rose leaves are raised and concave. The leaves of Chinese roses are usually darker in color, while the leaves of roses are lighter, yellow-green, not dark green.
The blooming time after cutting is different
Most Chinese rose flowers can bloom for about five to seven days after being cut for propagation, so they are very suitable for cutting. Even if not propagated by cutting, the shape of the cut Chinese roses can remain unchanged for more than ten hours without strong sunlight exposure and strong wind. Roses are not as good; their flowers quickly wilt after cutting, and the flower shape becomes a mess. Even if placed in water immediately after cutting, it is difficult to maintain its original beauty. Due to the rose's tendency to wilt easily, it is also not suitable for sending as a gift, as it may already be a wilted flower before it is given away.
What's the difference between roses and Chinese roses?
Are the "roses" sold in flower shops Chinese roses or real roses?
The "roses" sold in 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 sending as gifts or for 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 are Chinese roses called roses? Because roses represent love, and different quantities 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 usually buy are not real roses, but Chinese roses! For example, well-known varieties such as Carol, Peach Snow Mountain, Red Bride, and Blue Demoness are all Chinese roses.
So what do real roses look like? The most representative are the edible roses in Yunnan, used for making fresh flower cakes and rose sugar. There are also the Koushui roses in Gansu, used for making tea. The roses in Pingyin, Shandong, are also used for making flower tea. This makes it easy to see that most roses are edible, not 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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