Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Lemna minor
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
1-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
duckweed
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Entengrütze
In French
plante Arching Brassia
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
duckweed
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Rzęsa
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Duckweed. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arching Brassia and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Duckweed
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Arching Brassia and Duckweed Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Duckweed are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Duckweed
Care of Arching Brassia and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Arching Brassia 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.