Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
No need to prune
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
duckweed
In German
Aaron Caladium
Entengrütze
In French
Aaron Caladium
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
duckweed
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Rzęsa
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Duckweed. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Aaron Caladium and Duckweed Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed
Care of Aaron Caladium and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.