The difference between hollyhock and hibiscus

Pseudobulb: Cymbidium pseudobulb is relatively large, showing a spherical; The pseudobulbs of Cymbidium are relatively small and form a clump at the root. Leaves are different: Cymbidium leaves soft texture, smooth surface, veins are not very clear; The leaves of Cymbidium are hard, serrated and veined. The flowers are different: the number of flowers produced by Cymbidium ensifolium is less; The number of its flowering is relatively large, generally a flower pole out of about 9-13 flowers.

1. Different Varieties

Hollyhock is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and the Hollyhock genus. It is also known as Yizhang Red, Wu Kui, Wei Zu Kui, Hu Kui, Ripe Season Flower, Rong Kui and so on. It is a biennial upright herb.

Hibiscus, like the former, belongs to the Malvaceae family, but it is a hibiscus plant, also known as grass hibiscus, big flower okra, etc., is a perennial herb.

2. different leaves

The leaves of hollyhocks are suborbicular, about 6-16 cm in diameter, palmate, with slits, about 5-7 slits, relatively shallow, and individual lobes triangular or rounded.

The leaves of Hibiscus manihot are broadly ovate, with serrated edges and dense gray hairs on the back and veins of the leaves.

3. Different Flowers

The flowers of hollyhock bloom from February to August every year. The diameter of the flowers is about 6-10 cm. The colors of the flowers are very rich, including yellow, red, pink, white, yellow, compound color, etc. The appearance is quite changeable.

Hibiscus roseus

Hibiscus moschata's flowering period is relatively late, in the annual June-August, the flower is larger than the former, the diameter can reach 20 cm.

Hibiscus roseus