Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Lemna minor
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Swelling
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Celosia
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Celosia
duckweed
In German
Celosia
Entengrütze
In French
Celosia
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Celosia
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Celosia
duckweed
In Portuguese
Celosia
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
Celosia
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Celosia and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Duckweed. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like and Duckweed has allergic reactions like . 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 Celosia and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Duckweed
Season and care of Celosia and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Duckweed is .
Celosia and Duckweed Physical Information
Celosia and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Duckweed are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color:
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celosia and Duckweed
Care of Celosia and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Celosia 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.