Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Melanesia
Types
Lemna minor
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Euphorbiales
Family
Lemnaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Aquatic Plant and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant 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: Non Flowering Plant
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 No need to prune 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.