Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
duckweed
Aaron Caladium
In German
Entengrütze
Aaron Caladium
In French
lentille d'eau
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
duckweed
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Rzęsa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
duckweed
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Aaron Caladium. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Duckweed and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Duckweed and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium
Care of Duckweed and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.