Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Lemna minor
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
duckweed
wallenana
In German
Entengrütze
wallenana
In French
lentille d'eau
wallenana
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
wallenana
In Greek
duckweed
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
wallenana
In Polish
Rzęsa
wallenana
In Latin
duckweed
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Duckweed and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Duckweed and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Duckweed and Busy Lizzy
Care of Duckweed and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.