Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
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Types
Lemna minor
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-12
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
duckweed
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Entengrütze
Kokospalme
In French
lentille d'eau
Cocotier
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
El cocotero
In Greek
duckweed
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Coqueiro
In Polish
Rzęsa
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
duckweed
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Duckweed and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Duckweed and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Duckweed and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Duckweed and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Coconut Tree
Care of Duckweed and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.