1、 Different varieties

Catharanthus roseus is a kind of subshrub, also known as riricao, ririxin, riririchun, clock flower, etc. it is generally maintained in a pot. The plant type is relatively low, and can grow up to about 60cm at most, with slight branches on the plant

Jasmine is a deciduous shrub, also known as golden belt, yellow plum, small yellow flower, etc. it is generally maintained outdoors. The plant type is relatively high and can grow up to about 5 meters. These two kinds of plants do not belong to the same family and genus. They are quite different. They can be easily distinguished by the height of the plants

2、 Different leaves

The leaves of Catharanthus roseus are a little longer, in the shape of oval oblong, with a length of about 3-4 cm and a width of about 1.5-2.5 cm. The veins of the leaves are relatively obvious, with slight protuberance on the back of the leaves

The leaves of Jasmine are relatively small, oval in shape and about 2-3cm long

3、 Different flowers

Catharanthus roseus may blossom all year round. It is axillary or terminal cyme. The flowers are clustered and open, and the flowers are red, white and so on

The flowering period of winter jasmine is from March to May. It is generally solitary in the leaf axil. The flowers are arranged in a string, and the color of the flowers is yellow