About Duckweed and Acacia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not available
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Adequately
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Acacia
In German
Entengrütze
Acacia
In French
lentille d'eau
Acacia
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Acacia
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Acacia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Acacia. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Acacia 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 Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Acacia
Season and care of Duckweed and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Duckweed and Acacia Physical Information
Duckweed and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Acacia are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Acacia
Care of Duckweed and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.