Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Aquatics
Origin
India
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Pinnate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Not Available
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, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
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
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
golden shower tree
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Entengrütze
In French
Cassia fistula
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
duckweed
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Rzęsa
In Latin
cassia fistula
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Duckweed. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Cassia Fistula and Duckweed Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed
Care of Cassia Fistula and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Cassia Fistula 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.