The difference between chrysanthemum and ivy

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of the green jade chrysanthemum are alternate, have petioles, are fleshy, very brittle and very easy to break. The leaves are dark green in color with light veins on the surface.

The leaves of ivy are simple and alternate, with petioles 2 to 9 cm long and scaly. The leaves are elliptic-lanceolate, elliptic-ovate or lanceolate, with entire margins, long pointed or acuminate tips, and cuneate, broadly rounded or heart-shaped bases. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green and shiny, while the underlying surface is light green or light yellow-green.

2. Flower Differences

The small flowers of the green jade chrysanthemum are creamy white with a yellow center.

The flowers of ivy are in umbels, borne singly at the terminal end or arranged in panicles, with a diameter of 1.5 to 2.5 cm. There are usually 5 to 40 flowers, which are triangular-ovate, about 3 to 3.5 mm long, and light yellowish white or light greenish white.