Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lemna minor
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Broccoli
In Hindi
duckweed
ब्रोकली
In German
Entengrütze
Brokkoli
In French
lentille d'eau
Brocoli
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Brócoli
In Greek
duckweed
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
brócolis
In Latin
duckweed
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Broccoli
Season and care of Duckweed and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Duckweed and Broccoli Physical Information
Duckweed and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Broccoli are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Duckweed and Broccoli
Care of Duckweed and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.