Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
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Types
Lemna minor
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
duckweed
भोज पत्र
In German
Entengrütze
Birke
In French
lentille d'eau
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Abedul
In Greek
duckweed
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
bétula
In Latin
duckweed
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Duckweed and Birch
Season and care of Duckweed and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Birch Physical Information
Duckweed and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Birch are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Birch
Care of Duckweed and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.