1. What is a fortune tree

Let's first understand what this plant is, so as to know the difference between them. It is also known as "Laba chestnut" and "melon chestnut". It is a small evergreen shrub of kapok family, which is often used for potting

2. The difference between the two

(1) Leaves, flowers and fruits: This is the difference between the two. The first is the leaves. For the first plant, its leaflets have six to nine, sparse, star shaped, with short soft hair or no hair. The leaves are paper or leather. For the second plant, its leaflets have five to eleven, some with short handles, some without. Its shape is often round or oval, its base is wedge-shaped, and its leaves have no hair

Then there are their flowers. The first one is panicle, terminal and pink; The second plant is needle shaped or linear, and its color is light yellow and green

Finally, the fruit of the former is spherical and dark red; The fruit of the second kind is close to the shape of pear and is dark brown

(2) Flowering period: the flowering period of the first kind of plants is from November to December; The flowering period of the second type is from May to November, which is longer

3. Function of goose palm firewood

Although it is not a fortune tree, it also has a similar function. In fact, it also has the meaning of Attracting Wealth and prosperity. In addition, it can also be used to ward off evil spirits. It is good to keep it indoors, in the office, or in the courtyard