Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
China Doll
In Hindi
duckweed
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Entengrütze
Zimmeresche
In French
lentille d'eau
china doll
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
china doll
In Greek
duckweed
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Rzęsa
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
duckweed
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and China Doll
Season and care of Duckweed and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and China Doll Physical Information
Duckweed and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and China Doll are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and China Doll
Care of Duckweed and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.