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Recently, a flower lover asked, are calla lilies and spathiphyllum the same kind of flower? They seem similar in appearance. How can we distinguish them in daily life? The question asked by this flower lover is also the doubt in many people's minds. Let's talk about it today.
Although calla lilies and spathiphyllum have similar names, there is no kinship between them. It's just that both kinds of flowers give people a simple beauty and people can't distinguish them at a glance. In fact, in terms of appearance, the leaves of calla lilies are relatively thick, dark green, and the shape of the leaves is relatively wide. The tube part of the leaves is relatively short and has yellow or light yellow textures. In contrast, the leaves of spathiphyllum are lighter in color, in the shape of oblong and lanceolate, and the overall appearance is relatively upright.
Secondly, observing from the blooming flowers, the flowers of calla lilies are larger and in various colors, while the flowers of spathiphyllum are relatively small, usually white or light green.
In addition, the conservation habits of calla lilies and spathiphyllum are also different. Calla lilies prefer a warm and humid environment and are not resistant to cold and drought. At the same time, they also like water and sticky loam with fertile soil and good water retention performance. Spathiphyllum has strong adaptability. The most suitable temperature is 20-28℃. It likes fertile, loose, humus-rich and well-ventilated slightly acidic soil. Compared with calla lilies, spathiphyllum doesn't pay much attention to environmental humidity. In terms of lighting, pay attention to giving scattered light. In hot summer, don't put it under direct sunlight, because long-term exposure will also damage the leaves and affect flowering. However, it can't be completely without light, because if it is in a dark environment for a long time, it may hinder flowering. Later, even if there are flowers, the flowers will be very small or deformed.
Finally, the flower languages of calla lilies and spathiphyllum are different. The flower language of calla lilies usually represents fraternity, holiness and piety, eternity, elegance and perseverance. The flower language of spathiphyllum mainly expresses the guardianship of love and family. Usually, it is used to wish family harmony, happiness and health. Because its leaves are wide and lush green, it gives people a feeling of vitality and peace.