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The difference between Impatiens and oleander

Walter White
2020-06-29 14:06:35
Different plant types: the height of Impatiens is about 60-100cm, and it will turn yellow and die in winter; oleander is a woody plant, which can grow up to about 5m, and it remains evergreen in winter. Different leaves: the leaves of Impatiens are alternate, about 4-12 cm in length; the leaves of oleander are 3-4 whorls, about 11-15 cm in length. Different flowers: the color of Impatiens is pink, purple, white, etc.; oleander is usually dark red or pink.

I. different plant types

Impatiens is an annual herb, with a height of about 60-100 cm. Its stem is very thick and upright, also known as henna, Impatiens, peach, etc. it belongs to the family Narcissus and the genus Impatiens. Because it is an annual plant, it will turn yellow and die in winter.

Oleander is a woody plant. As an evergreen erect shrub, it is naturally very tall and can grow up to about 5m. Because it is an evergreen shrub, so in winter it will not fall leaves, plants will not die, so in winter to see green, it must be oleander.

The leaves are different.

The leaves of Impatiens are alternate. Sometimes the bottom part is opposite. The leaves are lanceolate or narrowly elliptic, with a length of about 4-12 cm and a width of about 1.5-3 cm.

The leaves of oleander are 3-4 whorls, and the lower part is opposite. It is slender and narrow, with a length of about 11-15cm and a width of about 2-2.5cm.

Impatiens

The flowers are different.

Once the Impatiens is solitary, there may be 2-3 clusters in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are pink, purple, white, etc.

Impatiens

The flower of oleander is cyme terminal, color also has difference, it is crimson or pink commonly, after nurturing evolution besides white..

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