The difference between Calla Lily and Alocasia

Calla lily and calla lily both belong to the Araceae family and can produce beautiful white flowers. They look very similar in appearance and many people think they are the same plant. In fact, there are some differences between calla lily and calla lily. There are many differences in the plant categories they belong to and the appearance of their petals. Next, let's take a look at the differences between them.

The difference between Calla Lily and Alocasia

1. Different plant genera and orders

Although both Calla lily and Calla lily belong to the Araceae family, they belong to different families. Calla lily is a species of the genus Calla in the Araceae family, while Calla lily belongs to the genus Alocasia in the Araceae family. They can be subdivided into several different varieties, but both plants are poisonous, so you must be more careful when coming into contact with them.

2. Different flower shapes

The difference between Calla Lily and Alocasia Lily is the shape of the flowers. The flowers of Alocasia Lily are mostly yellow-green spathes half-wrapped with white inflorescences. When viewed from a distance, they look like Guanyin radiating Buddha light, so in many areas it is also called Guanyin Lotus. The flowers of Calla Lily are pure white, without yellow-green receptacles, and are composed of white funnel-shaped petals wrapped in pale yellow inflorescences.

3. Different leaves

The leaves of Calla Lily and Arum Lily are also different. The leaves of Arum Lily are relatively flat and have a pointed heart shape with the tip of the leaf bent downward, while the leaves of Calla Lily are relatively straight and grow diagonally upward, with no tendency to bend at night.

4. Different stamens

The stamens of Calla Lily and Calla Lily are also obviously different. The stamens of Calla Lily are relatively thick, but few fruits are produced after the flowers fade. The stamens of Calla Lily are relatively thin, but after the flowers fade, it will produce red fruits that are very similar to corn. This is also the most important difference between the two.

5. Leaf dripping

The leaves of Calla Lily and Calla Lily are different in shape, and they also have different characteristics during their growth. The leaves of Calla Lily grow upward, and the water evaporated during the growth process will not stay on the leaves, but Calla Lily will gather the evaporated water on the leaves and drip from the tips of the leaves when there is sufficient water. This is why people call Calla Lily the "Dripping Guanyin".