Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Lemna minor
Habitat
Dry areas
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Echte Feige
Entengrütze
In French
Ficus carica
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Celeste Fig
duckweed
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Rzęsa
In Latin
Ficus carica
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Celeste Fig and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Duckweed. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. 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 Celeste Fig and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Duckweed
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is .
Celeste Fig and Duckweed Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Celeste Fig and Duckweed
Care of Celeste Fig and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Celeste Fig 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.