Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
China, Japan
Types
Lemna minor
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
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
Clay, 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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, 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
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
duckweed
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Entengrütze
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
lentille d'eau
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
duckweed
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Rzęsa
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
duckweed
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Duckweed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.