The difference between butterfly orchid sword and root can be easily distinguished at six o'clock.

In fact, there are many differences between butterfly orchid sword and root, generally growing on both sides of the leaf axil in the direction of leaf extension, the head is pointed and dark green or purple, and then grow upward, with nodes on the body, what will blossom is the foil; while in the vertical side of the leaf extension direction, the round head is white, the growth direction is downward and there are no nodes on the body, and it is the root that will not bloom.

1. Growth position

Foil

Phalaenopsis's foil and root have different growth positions, usually in the leaf axils facing both sides of the leaf extension direction, grow Phalaenopsis's foil, its position is relatively fixed, while its root growth position is not fixed, mainly on both sides perpendicular to the leaf extension direction, its root can be found.

2. Different shapes

Root

It can also be distinguished from the shape of the foil and the root. The head of the foil is pointed, which looks like a triangle from the side, while the head of the root of Phalaenopsis is round. From the side, it looks like a cylinder, with a big difference in appearance.

3. Different colors

Foil

Phalaenopsis can also be judged by the color of its foil and roots. generally, its foil has a dark green or purple color, which looks more conspicuous, while the root of Phalaenopsis will slowly turn white when it grows to a certain length. It looks like a crystal root.

4. Different directions

Root

When distinguishing the foil and root of Phalaenopsis, it can also be distinguished according to their growth direction. Phalaenopsis's foil mainly grows upward so that it can blossom better, while its root grows like a lower one, so that it can be closer to the soil for nutrient absorption.

5. There are sections on it

Foil

For the distinction between Phalaenopsis root and foil, you can wait for a while, when they grow to a certain extent, Phalaenopsis sword will slowly take out a section to make it look easy to distinguish, and its root will be like a normal root, there are no nodes on it.

6. Whether it blossoms or not

Foil

In fact, the simplest way to distinguish between Phalaenopsis foil and root is to let them grow naturally. After a period of time, the flower bud of Phalaenopsis will slowly grow on the foil, and then begin to blossom. It is impossible for the root of Phalaenopsis to grow into a bud to blossom.