Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Lemna minor
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
duckweed
Devil's Backbone
In German
Entengrütze
Devil's Backbone
In French
lentille d'eau
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
duckweed
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Rzęsa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
duckweed
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Malpighiales
Family
Lemnaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Duckweed and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Devils Backbone. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Duckweed and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Duckweed and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Duckweed flower color:
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Duckweed and Devils Backbone
Care of Duckweed and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.