About Duckweed and Bladderwort
Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Lemna minor
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Bladderwort
In Hindi
duckweed
Bladderwort plant
In German
Entengrütze
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
lentille d'eau
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
planta bladderwort
In Greek
duckweed
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Rzęsa
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
duckweed
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lemnaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Duckweed and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Bladderwort. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Bladderwort
Season and care of Duckweed and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Bladderwort Physical Information
Duckweed and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Bladderwort are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Bladderwort
Care of Duckweed and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.