Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Australia
Types
Lemna minor
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
duckweed
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Entengrütze
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
lentille d'eau
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
duckweed
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Rzęsa
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
duckweed
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Duckweed and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.