The difference between Erythrina and Erythrina

Difference 1: Flowering period

Erythrina: Its flowering period is March and the flowering period is short;

Erythrina crestina: Its flowering period is from April to July. If properly cared for, it can last for more than 4 months, which is a relatively long flowering period.

This is the most obvious difference between them. Therefore, if flower lovers live in an environment where these two plants exist, the one that blooms prematurely in spring is the Erythrina. The cockscomb erythrina blooms when the flowers of the erythrina are about to fade.

Difference 2: Flower shape, color and density of flowers

Erythrina: Its petals are oval, very dense when open, and red in color. They are about 5 to 6 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. The petals open upwards and the flower is more obvious.

Erythrina crestina: The distance between its flowers is looser than that of Erythrina crestina, and the color of the flowers is also darker than that of Erythrina crestina, which is dark red. Its flowers and leaves grow at the same time, with a length of about 3 cm to 5 cm. The degree of opening of its petals is not as obvious as that of Erythrina crestina.

Difference 3: Height

Erythrina is a large tree that can grow up to 20 meters, and its branches are almost all upward, with few drooping;

Erythrina crestina is a small tree or deciduous shrub, so its height is naturally not as high as that of Erythrina crestina, and most of its branches are drooping.

Difference 4: Origin

The origin of Erythrina is tropical Asia; the origin of Erythrina crested is Brazil.