Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Lemna minor
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
duckweed
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Entengrütze
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
duckweed
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Rzęsa
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Christmas Star Orchid 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.