Geranium in the rain, tell me about it

Look, what a beautiful begonia flower. No, it's not begonia, it's geranium. So is this geranium or begonia? Let me talk about the difference between geranium and begonia, mainly in these three aspects, as well as their attributes, forms and values. I hope everyone will know more and pay more attention.

The difference between geranium and begonia is 1, and their properties are different.

Geranium belongs to Geranium family and is native to South Africa. Sex likes warm winter and cool summer. If it is kept at 10- 15℃ every day and the temperature is above 8℃ at night, it can bloom normally. But the optimum temperature is 15-20℃.

Begonia belongs to Viola, Begonia and Begonia. They are closely related in plant taxonomy. Begonia likes sunshine, is not tolerant of shade, and avoids wet water. Therefore, it can resist the cold climate. Generally speaking, begonia can grow well at-0/5℃.

2. Different shapes

Pelargonium is 30-60 cm high and its petiole is 3- 10 cm long, covered with fine hairs and glandular hairs. Leaf blade rounded or reniform, pedicel 3-4 cm. The bud stage is drooping and the flowering stage is erect. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from June to September.

Begonia is 8 meters tall with thick and cylindrical branchlets. Leaf blade elliptic to oblong, 5-8 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. Pedicel length is 2-3 cm, flower diameter is 4-5 cm, flowering period is April-May, and fruiting period is August-September.

3. Different medicinal values

Geranium has the functions of stopping bleeding, constricting blood vessels, relieving asthma, detoxicating liver, cholelithiasis, irregular menstruation, congestion and inflammation of breast, relieving depression and exorcism. It can also improve mood and relieve stress. This is a good tonic for nervous system.

Begonia is famous for its beneficial fruit, which is a kind of food for both medicine and food. It has the effects of expelling pathogenic wind, promoting qi circulation, relaxing muscles and tendons, relieving pain, relieving alcoholism, resolving phlegm, stewing and stopping dysentery. In addition, it also has the functions of diuresis, thirst quenching and stomach strengthening.