Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
duckweed
candlenut पेड़
In German
Entengrütze
Candlenut Baum
In French
lentille d'eau
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
árbol candlenut
In Greek
duckweed
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Rzęsa
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
duckweed
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Arales
Malpighiales
Family
Lemnaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Duckweed and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Candlenut. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Candlenut
Season and care of Duckweed and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Candlenut Physical Information
Duckweed and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Candlenut
Care of Duckweed and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.