Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
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?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
duckweed
In German
Amur Schilf
Entengrütze
In French
Amur silvergrass
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
duckweed
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Rzęsa
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass 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 Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Amur Silvergrass 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.