Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
1-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
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, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
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
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
balsam fir
duckweed
In German
Balsamtanne
Entengrütze
In French
le sapin baumier
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
balsamero
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
duckweed
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
balsam fir
Rzęsa
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Balsam Fir and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Balsam Fir and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Balsam Fir and Duckweed. Balsam Fir doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Balsam Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Balsam Fir has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems. 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 Balsam Fir and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Duckweed
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Balsam Fir and Duckweed Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Duckweed are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Duckweed
Care of Balsam Fir and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Balsam Fir 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.