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The difference between geranium and Hydrangea

Jesse Pinkman
2020-04-30 09:28:35
It's estimated that people who have seen these two kinds of flowers can't distinguish them. They always feel like a kind of flower. That's because we haven't got to know them in depth. Once we spend some time to understand them one by one, you will find that the difference is still very big. Let's go and have a look today.

1. Difference of appearance features

Geranium: it's a kind of perennial herb. It's between 30 and 60 cm in height. Its stem is relatively straight. Sometimes there are many branches on it, but sometimes there are not. The shape of the leaf is similar to round or kidney shape, and there is a wave like crack on the edge. Both sides of the leaf are covered by some transparent hairs. Usually, it blooms from May to July. The color is very bright.

Hydrangea: it is a kind of shrub, its height is between 1 and 4 meters. There are many branches on its stem, whose shape is similar to the ray, and it is also relatively thick, showing purple gray to light gray, and there is no soft hair cover. The shape of the leaf is approximately obovate or broadly elliptic, with a length of 6 to 15 cm and a pointed front. Generally speaking, its flowering period is between June and August. The flowers are very colorful, pink, light blue or white, and the flowers are full, big and beautiful.

2. Different growth habits and geographical distribution

Geranium: it originated in southern Africa, and later it was widely planted all over China. In winter like warm, summer prefer to live in a cool environment. Generally in winter, the indoor temperature should be kept between 10 and 15 degrees. At night, it can not be lower than 8 degrees, so it can bloom normally. But generally the most suitable temperature for its growth is between 15 and 20 ℃.

Hydrangea: it originated in China and Japan. I prefer a warm and slightly humid place. Generally, the most suitable temperature for its growth is between 18 and 28 degrees. In winter, the temperature should not be less than 5 degrees. When the flower bud begins to differentiate, it needs to be kept between 5 and 7 degrees. In this way, it can last for 6 to 8 weeks. In addition, under the temperature of 20 degrees, it can blossom faster. After flowering, keep the temperature. It's just 16 degrees.

3. Different main values

Geranium: it's sweet. It smells a little like rose and mint. It can be used as a psychological medicine. For example, when you feel very sad and anxious, you can immediately calm your mood and effectively relieve our pressure. Of course, it can also be used as a physiologically effective drug to treat a variety of diseases, such as helping liver and kidney detoxification, and the effect is also very good. In addition to the above drug value, there is also a very good beauty value, usually used for beauty and beauty is also good

Hydrangea: compared with geranium, Hydrangea has only one medicinal value. It can treat some heartburn and fidgety, but it has certain toxin, so the dosage should be good

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