Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
duckweed
Chionodoxa
In German
Entengrütze
Chionodoxa
In French
lentille d'eau
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Chionodoxa
In Greek
duckweed
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Rzęsa
Chionodoxa
In Latin
duckweed
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Lemnaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Chionodoxa. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Duckweed and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Duckweed and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Chionodoxa
Care of Duckweed and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.