Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
duckweed
Tabernaemontana
In German
Entengrütze
Tabernaemontana
In French
lentille d'eau
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
duckweed
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Rzęsa
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
duckweed
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Lemna
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Crape Jasmine. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Duckweed and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine
Care of Duckweed and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.