Duckweed

Copperleaf

About Duckweed and Copperleaf

Duckweed

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Aquatics

Shrub

Origin

North America, Europe, Asia

Melanesia

Types

Lemna minor

Number of Varieties

3712

0 40000

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Habitat

Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

5.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.12 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong-lanceolate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

In Water

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Aquatic Plant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Winter

Aquatic Plant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Salt

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Swelling

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LEMNA trisulca

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed

Copperleaf

In Hindi

duckweed

Copperleaf

In German

Entengrütze

Copperleaf

In French

lentille d'eau

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Lenteja de agua

copperleaf

In Greek

duckweed

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

lentilha-d'água

Copperleaf

In Polish

Rzęsa

CopperLeaf

In Latin

duckweed

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Euphorbiales

Family

Lemnaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Lemna

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lemneae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Lemnoideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

38462

1 27800

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Properties of Duckweed and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Copperleaf. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Duckweed and Copperleaf

Season and care of Duckweed and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Duckweed and Copperleaf Physical Information

Duckweed and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Copperleaf are as follows:

Duckweed flower color:
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Duckweed and Copperleaf

Care of Duckweed and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.