Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
duckweed
Alocasia
In German
Entengrütze
Alocasia
In French
lentille d'eau
Alocasia
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Alocasia
In Greek
duckweed
Alocasia
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Alocasia
In Latin
duckweed
Aglaonema
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lemneae
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Alocasia
Season and care of Duckweed and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Alocasia Physical Information
Duckweed and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Alocasia are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Alocasia
Care of Duckweed and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.