Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
duckweed
काली मिर्च
In German
Entengrütze
Pfeffer
In French
lentille d'eau
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Poivrier noir
In Greek
duckweed
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Rzęsa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
duckweed
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Black pepper
Season and care of Duckweed and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Black pepper Physical Information
Duckweed and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Duckweed and Black pepper are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Black pepper
Care of Duckweed and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.