Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
China, Japan
Types
Lemna minor
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
-
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Clematis
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Clematis
In Hindi
duckweed
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Entengrütze
Klematis
In French
lentille d'eau
Clématite
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Clemátide
In Greek
duckweed
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Clematite
In Latin
duckweed
Clematis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Ranunculales
Family
Lemnaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Duckweed and Clematis
Season and care of Duckweed and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clematis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Duckweed and Clematis Physical Information
Duckweed and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Clematis are as follows:
Duckweed flower color:
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Duckweed and Clematis
Care of Duckweed and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.