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When walking into the flower market filled with a dazzling array of flowers, lilacs and Chinese roses are often easily spotted. These two types of flowers are also among the most commonly used in the bouquet market. Although each of them has its own unique charm, it's difficult for beginners who have just started 接触花卉 to distinguish them.
Let's talk about the differences between them below.
Although both lilacs and Chinese roses belong to shrub plants, there are quite a number of distinctions when comparing their forms. Among them, the trunk of the lilac is relatively thick and its branches feel rather hard when touched. In contrast, the branches of the Chinese rose are very soft, and there are thorns every 1 to 3 centimeters on each branch.
Looking closely at the leaves, the leaves of the lilac are usually lanceolate or oval, and they are opposite each other with smooth edges. While the leaves of the Chinese rose are alternate, oval in shape, and have serrated edges. Moreover, we can also distinguish them from the blooming lilacs and Chinese roses. In terms of colors, lilacs are mostly purple, followed by white, red and so on, and their petals are usually in four pieces. In contrast, the petals of the Chinese rose are in five pieces, and it has a rich variety of colors, with at least five or more colors.
Apart from the differences in form, they can also be distinguished by their growth habits. In terms of growth rate, the growth rate of the lilac is relatively slower than that of the Chinese rose. Generally, it takes more than two years for the lilac to take shape, while for the Chinese rose, you can usually see the blooming result about one year after planting.
As for the flowering period, lilacs are mostly concentrated in spring, and the flowering period lasts for about two weeks. Compared with the Chinese rose, it can be seen blooming almost all year round, especially blooming most splendidly in spring and autumn.
Finally, these two types of flowers can also be distinguished by daily maintenance. Lilacs by nature like sunlight, but they can also tolerate semi-shade. In contrast, although the Chinese rose also has a high demand for sunlight, it should not be placed in relatively dark places. It's best to put it in a place where it can absorb sunlight for more than 6 hours. In terms of watering requirements, lilacs have a low demand for water and don't need to be watered every day, because too much water will cause root rot instead. While the Chinese rose requires more water and the soil should always be kept in a moist state, otherwise its leaves will easily turn yellow.