Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Lemna minor
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, 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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Cocklebur
In Hindi
duckweed
cocklebur
In German
Entengrütze
Klette
In French
lentille d'eau
cocklebur
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
cadillo
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
kokklevor
In Polish
Rzęsa
kokklevor
In Latin
duckweed
kokklevor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Cocklebur. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Cocklebur
Season and care of Duckweed and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Cocklebur Physical Information
Duckweed and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Cocklebur are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Duckweed and Cocklebur
Care of Duckweed and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.