1、 Leaf difference

The leaves of gemstone flower are leathery, wide obovate or fan-shaped, vaguely close to oval, 1 to 2.5 cm long and 1 to 2 cm wide. The top is round and the base is wedge-shaped. The edge of the leaves has fine round teeth, light brown villous hair on the top and gray white or light brown cotton wool on the bottom

The leaves of Guanyin lotus are in a rosette shape. The leaves are flat and slender. The tips of the leaves gradually become sharp. There are short hairs on the leaf edges. When the light is sufficient, the tips of the leaves will turn purplish red or brown

2、 Flower difference

Gem Flower cymes with 5 to 12 flowers per multiple inflorescence, peduncle 8 to 17 cm long, corolla tubular, blue or purple blue, 6.5 to 11 mm long

The flowers of Guanyin lotus are small, star shaped and pink