Lotus snow lotus

In comparison, the leaves of Hibiscus Saussurea are relatively long. It is easy to distinguish when it is young. In autumn and winter, its leaves are often pink and tender, but gradually

The shaped plants of Hibiscus Saussurea are generally taller than Monroe and snow lotus. The plants are not so compact. The leaves are sharp and look plump without Monroe

Snow lotus

The plant of Saussurea involucrata is easy to recognize. Its seedlings and adult plants are still very similar. The leaves are relatively compact and round, and even the leaf tips are relatively round. The leaves are often covered with a layer of white powder. In autumn and winter, it will turn pink as a whole, which is more obvious

Saussurea involucrata is easy to recognize. The seedlings are almost the same as the adults. The leaves are compact, blunt and round, and the leaf tips are very round and arc-shaped; A thick layer of white powder is very uniform. In autumn and winter, it usually turns pink as a whole, unlike Monroe and snow lotus, which are obvious gradients

The adult plant of Saussurea involucrata looks very compact, with the roundest leaves

Monroe

Monroe is similar to Saussurea involucrata in terms of leaves. It can be distinguished from Hibiscus involucrata in the seedling stage because it is relatively short and round. In autumn and winter, Monroe will show a strong gradient, usually a little red, and there are red spots on the leaves

However, Monroe's plant is not so compact after growing, and its leaves become longer and less round, which can be distinguished from snow lotus. Compared with hibiscus Saussurea, it is a little compact and plump, mainly because the color becomes darker in autumn and winter