Differences between Blue Eyed Chrysanthemum and Cineraria

1. Leaf Difference

The basal leaves of the blue-eyed chrysanthemum are clustered and oblong or obovate in shape. The leaves are usually pinnate, entire or slightly serrated, and have white hairs on the leaves when they are young.

The leaves of Cineraria have petioles, and the leaves are large and kidney-shaped or broadly heart-shaped. Sometimes the upper leaves are triangular-heart-shaped, 10 to 15 cm long and 10 to 20 cm wide. The top of the leaves gradually becomes pointed and the base is heart-shaped.

2. Flower Differences

The diameter of the blue-eyed chrysanthemum flower is 7.5 cm. The ligulate flowers are white with sharp tips. The back of the flower is lavender and the center is blue-purple. The flowers can be single or double petals.

The inflorescence of Cineraria is 3 to 5 cm in diameter, with many small flowers arranged in a wide umbel at the end of the stem. The small flowers are purple, pink, light blue or nearly white.