The difference between purple leaf spider plant and hanging bamboo plum

1. The difference between leaves

The two look very similar, but if you look closely you can still find the difference. The leaves of the hanging bamboo plum are relatively green and thick, and the boundaries are clearly defined, without any sense of gradient.

The leaves of purple-leafed spider plant are purple in color, very clear, and the patterns on the leaves are not clear. Overall, the leaves of the hanging bamboo plum are brighter.

2. Differences in growth habits

Purple-leafed spider plant is not cold-resistant and needs loose and well-permeable soil to grow, so as to protect the normal growth of the roots. In addition, it cannot be placed in a cool place for a long time during the growth period, otherwise the stems and leaves will grow too long and the leaf color will become ugly. It needs light and moisture. It should be placed in scattered light during cultivation so that it will grow better and more beautiful.

The hanging bamboo plum originally grows in the shade and cannot receive sunlight. It can grow normally as long as the temperature is above 14 degrees. It has certain humidity requirements. If the environment is too dry, the leaves will burn. In addition, ordinary garden soil can be used for breeding, there are no requirements.