Duckweed

Black Birch

About Duckweed and Black Birch

Duckweed

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Aquatics

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Asia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Lemna minor

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3740

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Habitat

Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-84-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

5.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

0.12 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong-lanceolate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

In Water

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Aquatic Plant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Winter

Aquatic Plant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Salt

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for insects

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Swelling

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LEMNA trisulca

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

duckweed

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Entengrütze

Schwarze Birke

In French

lentille d'eau

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Lenteja de agua

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

duckweed

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

lentilha-d'água

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Rzęsa

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

duckweed

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Fagales

Family

Lemnaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Lemna

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lemneae

Subfamily

Lemnoideae

Number of Species

3840

1 27800

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Properties of Duckweed and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Black Birch. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Black Birch 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Duckweed and Black Birch

Season and care of Duckweed and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Duckweed and Black Birch Physical Information

Duckweed and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Black Birch are as follows:

Duckweed flower color:
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Duckweed and Black Birch

Care of Duckweed and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.