The difference between Crinum orchid and spider orchid

The difference between Crinum orchid and spider orchid

Basic Information

Spider orchid belongs to the genus Spider orchid of the Amaryllis family. It is a herbaceous plant, also known as "beautiful water banana".

Crinum belongs to the genus Crinum of the Amaryllidaceae family. Like the spider orchid, it is a perennial herb. It also has an elegant nickname, "Eighteen Scholars".

petal

This is the most obvious difference between the two. The petals of the spider orchid are thin and long, and are basically connected together to form a cup-shaped structure, called the "stamen cup". The Crinum orchid does not have this feature.

leaf

How to distinguish between them when they are not blooming? Of course there is a way. The leaves of spider orchid are narrow and thick, while the leaves of Crinum orchid are wide.

Flowering period

The flowering period of spider orchid is in late summer and early autumn, while that of Crinum juncea is earlier, in summer.

Leaf attachment

The leaves of spider orchids tend to be opposite, while the leaves of crinum orchids grow in a spiral at the base. Viewed from above, the spider orchid is linear while the crinum is round.