Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Damp
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Damp
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Buntnessel
Entengrütze
In French
Vieux garçon
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
coleo
Lenteja de agua
In Portuguese
cóleus
lentilha-d'água
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Duckweed. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus 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 Coleus and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Duckweed
Season and care of Coleus and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Duckweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Coleus and Duckweed Physical Information
Coleus and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Duckweed are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coleus and Duckweed
Care of Coleus and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.