Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lemna minor
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
duckweed
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Entengrütze
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
lentille d'eau
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
duckweed
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Rzęsa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
duckweed
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Duckweed and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Bird Cherry. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Duckweed and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Duckweed and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Bird Cherry
Care of Duckweed and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.