Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Brazil
Types
Lemna minor
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
duckweed
Abutilon
In German
Entengrütze
Abutilon
In French
lentille d'eau
Abutilon
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Abutilon
In Greek
duckweed
Abutilon
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Abutilon
In Latin
duckweed
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Abutilon
Season and care of Duckweed and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Abutilon Physical Information
Duckweed and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Abutilon are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Abutilon
Care of Duckweed and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.