The difference between White Bird and Silver Fingers

The difference in appearance

The white bird looks like a ball and feels soft to the touch. The entire body is covered with densely packed white thorns which are very short and small. Although there are many thorns, they grow inwards and therefore do not prick your hand. It looks white from a distance, but the flowers are pink and purple, and are extremely beautiful when they bloom. Silver Fingers, as the name suggests, looks like the same shape as a beautiful woman's fingers, long and thin, with white thorns on the body, some are yellow, with gaps between the thorns, but its thorns are protruding and will feel prickly to the touch. The flowers it blooms are light yellow and are also very beautiful.

Differences in soil requirements

White birds are more valuable and prefer finer soil, which requires the addition of 1:1 peat soil and perlite. If it is a new plant that has just grown or has just been transplanted, the soil should be softer so that it can take root smoothly. Silver fingers do not have such soft requirements for the soil. As long as it is sandy soil, it will be fine. Ordinary garden soil can be used, and it is okay to mix it with coarse sand.

Differences in lighting requirements

Both White Bird and Silver Fingers love sunshine, but their likes are completely different. The white bird cannot be exposed to strong sunlight all the time, as it will quickly lose water, become soft, and no longer grow. But silver fingers are not afraid of being exposed to strong light all the time. On the contrary, they like sunlight very much. You don’t have to worry about it being damaged by the sun. You can put it in a sunny place at will.

Differences in watering requirements

Neither of them requires a lot of water. Too much water will cause root rot and affect their growth. Usually, the soil in the pot should be kept relatively dry. When the temperature is below 2℃, the white bird will begin to hibernate. At this time, do not water it. When the temperature is below 5℃, you must keep the silver fingers warm and do not water them.