The difference between Aloe vera and Aloe vera

1. Different leaves

Chinese Aloe can be partially identified by its leaves. Its leaves are larger, lanceolate in shape, about 30-80 cm long, 3-16 cm wide, and 2.5-6 cm thick. There is a difference in color. Its leaves are light green with light white spots on them. As they grow, the spots will gradually disappear.

The leaves of Aloe vera are relatively small, narrow lanceolate in shape, relatively narrow, about 14-36 cm in length and about 2-6 cm in width. It is pink-green in color, and after the spots disappear, it will be covered with a layer of white ash.

2. Different flowers

The former blooms around July and August every year. The height of the inflorescence is about 40-80 cm. The color is mainly yellow-green, sometimes purple, with slight red spots on it.

The latter blooms from February to March, and the height of the inflorescence is slightly higher, about 60-90 cm. The color of the flowers also varies, mainly yellow with red spots.

3. Different disease resistance

The former has weak disease resistance and is easily infected with black spot.

The latter has stronger disease resistance and is rarely infected during maintenance.