The difference between Phoenix orchid and sisal

1. Difference in height

The plant of Phoenix orchid is relatively short, generally around 50cm in height. Even with the flowers, the height is only about one meter, and the internodes are 1.5 to 2 centimeters long.

Sisal grows much taller than the former, very tall, usually 4 meters long, and up to 7 meters long. The distance in the middle is also wider, reaching 10-15 centimeters.

2. The difference of leaves

The leaves of the Phoenix orchid are dark green, with a thin waxy layer on the surface, and feel relatively smooth. And it is relatively hard, like a hard sword, and generally will not sag unless it loses water. The length is shorter than the latter, not that long, only 0.2-0.6 meters, and has a radial shape.

The leaves of sisal are initially covered with white frost, which then gradually falls off as they grow and turns into dark blue-green. It is less hard and softer, and is more likely to sag even without losing water. The length of the blades is greater than that of the former, generally 1-1.4 meters.

3. The difference of flowers

The former has yellow-green flowers.

The latter has creamy white flowers.