The difference between Manjusri and spider orchid

Basic information

Spider orchid belongs to the genus stinging crab flower of Lycoris family. It is a kind of herb, alias "beautiful water ghost banana"

Manjusri is a genus of Manjusri in Lycoris family. Like spider orchid, Manjusri is also a perennial herb. It also has an elegant nickname, called "Eighteen scholars"

Petals

This is the most obvious difference between the two. The petals of spider orchid are thin and long. They are basically connected together to form a cup-shaped structure, which is called "stamen Cup". Manjusri orchid does not have this feature

Leaves

How to distinguish them when they don't bloom? Of course there's a way. The leaves of spider orchid are narrow and thick, and the leaves of Manjusri are wide

Flowering period

Spider orchid blooms in late summer and early autumn, while Manjusri orchid blooms earlier in summer

Leaf attachment mode

The leaves of spider orchid tend to be opposite, and the leaves of Manjusri grow spirally at the base. From top to bottom, spider orchid is linear and Manjusri orchid is round< span>