1、 The difference between the two

1. Different families and genera: Milan is a shrub or small tree of Meliaceae, and thyme is an evergreen shrub of thyme in Rutaceae

2. Different appearance: Milan has pinnate compound leaves, thick paper leaflets, axillary inflorescences, yellow flowers and spherical berries. Generally, it blooms from May to December and bears fruit in March of the next year. Jiulixiang also has pinnately compound leaves, thin leathery leaflets, terminal inflorescences, white flowers and oval fruits. It usually blooms from April to August and bears fruit from September to December

3. Different habits: Milan is shade tolerant at the seedling stage, but prefers light when growing up. It is suitable to grow in a warm and humid environment and is afraid of cold. We must keep warm in winter. Although jiulixiang is not cold resistant, it cannot be placed in a place too hot in winter, otherwise it will consume nutrients and affect the flowering in the second year, and do not accept direct light during the growth period

4. Different distribution: Milan is native to China's Guangdong and Guangxi regions. It is common in low-altitude mountains, and it is also distributed in Fujian, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan. In addition to the above-mentioned provinces, it is also found in Hunan, Hainan, Taiwan and other places, and can be planted in tropical and subtropical areas

2、 Which is easy to raise

Milan and thyme are plants grown in the south, and there is no great difference in growth habits, but it is recommended for family breeding. Milan's flowers are too small to be appreciated. The white flowers of thyme are not only beautiful, but also give off a strong aroma