The difference between cigar flowers and baby's breath

1. Differences in plants

Cigar flower is also known as red lilac, and the height of the plant is about 30 to 40 cm.

Gypsophila paniculata is a herbaceous plant with a height of about 30 to 80 cm, with a straight and upright stem and many branches.

2. The difference of leaves

The leaves of cigar flowers are opposite, lanceolate, and emerald green in color.

The leaves of baby's breath are relatively narrow and long, longer and narrower, ranging from 2 to 5 cm in length and 2.5 to 7 mm in width.

3. The difference of flowers

The cigar flower is purple-red in color and shaped like a "cigar", which is where its name comes from. It has a relatively long flowering period and can bloom all year round, but it is most abundant in summer.

The flowers of baby's breath are light in color, white or light pink, and shaped like a spoon. The flowering period is concentrated from June to August.