The difference between fairy finger and false epiphyllum

leaf

Although the two plants do look very similar at first glance, if you take a closer look you can still see subtle differences. One of the characteristics that distinguish them is the leaves. First of all, you will find that the leaves of both of them are arc-shaped. If you look more carefully or touch them gently with your hand, you will feel that the leaves of the fairy finger are thinner, while the leaves of the false epiphyllum are fuller.

color

The color of the branches and leaves of the fairy finger is a very single green; while the false night-blooming cereus has an additional "lace", and the edges of the leaves of its plants are either purple-brown or purple-red. This is also a very obvious difference between them.

Flowering period

If you are lucky enough to catch the flowering period of these two flowers, you can also distinguish them by looking at the flowers. The flowers of the fairy finger are double-layered, while those of the false night-blooming cereus appear thinner and have single-layered flowers.

Regarding these two plants, many people have told the editor that it is difficult to tell the difference between the plants in front of you just by looking at their appearance. So I will teach you my "eagle eyes" and tell you the difference between these two kinds of flowers.