Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
-
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
duckweed
Hydrangea
In German
Entengrütze
Hortensie
In French
lentille d'eau
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Hortensia
In Greek
duckweed
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rzęsa
Hortensja
In Latin
duckweed
Hibiscus
Family
Lemnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Duckweed and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Batavia. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Batavia has allergic reactions like . 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 Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Batavia
Season and care of Duckweed and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Batavia is Neutral.
Duckweed and Batavia Physical Information
Duckweed and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Batavia are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Batavia
Care of Duckweed and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Batavia pruning is done 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.