Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Rainforest
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Alocasia
duckweed
In German
Alocasia
Entengrütze
In French
Alocasia
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Alocasia
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Alocasia
duckweed
In Portuguese
Alocasia
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
Aglaonema
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Duckweed
Season and care of Alocasia and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Alocasia and Duckweed Physical Information
Alocasia and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Duckweed are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alocasia and Duckweed
Care of Alocasia and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Alocasia 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.