I Morphological difference

The easiest way to distinguish between Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium butterfly is to start from the appearance. At first glance, as a kind of Dendrobium, Dendrobium butterfly is not as good-looking as Phalaenopsis, but it is easy to make mistakes simply from the appearance

If you observe carefully, there are still some differences between the two in the middle sepal and labellum: the middle sepal of Phalaenopsis is large and round. If you compare it with Dendrobium butterfly, you will find that its middle sepal is small and sharp, and the two have obvious appearance differences

Look at the lip flap. The lip flap of orchid is also called the "tongue" of orchid. The lip flap of Phalaenopsis will divide into two tentacles like whiskers and like butterflies, while Dendrobium butterfly has no such whiskers. In addition, the stamen column and lateral sepals of Phalaenopsis are connected, while Dendrobium butterfly is separated, which is also very obvious difference

II Growth environment difference

The difference of growth environment between Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium butterfly is not small

Dendrobium butterfly, as a kind of Dendrobium, mainly grows on herbs and will not grow alone. Under wild conditions, it is often found on forest trunks and rocks under trees. If you don't know, you will be surprised to think you have found orchids

In contrast, Phalaenopsis is much more delicate and has high requirements for the growth environment. It mainly grows in high-temperature and high humidity River areas or coastal forests. If you see a "Phalaenopsis" on the rock under the tree, you must have "mistakenly regarded Dendrobium as a gentleman"

III Utility and value difference

In fact, the biggest difference between Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium is not in appearance and growth environment, but in its own value

Dendrobium butterfly, as a member of Dendrobium, can be used not only as an ornamental, but also as a medicinal material. Its "relative" Dendrobium candidum is already a member of the traditional Chinese medicine box. In addition, Dendrobium butterfly itself is full of colloids that can be used to protect the skin, so many cosmetics will contain these cosmetic ingredients. In this regard, Phalaenopsis is no better than Dendrobium butterfly