Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
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
Diarrhea
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
duckweed
In German
Kornelkirsche
Entengrütze
In French
cornouiller
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
duckweed
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Rzęsa
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
duckweed
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed. Cornelian Cherry doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Cornelian Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Cornelian Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Duckweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Cornelian Cherry 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.