Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Rosa canina
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Dog Rose
In Hindi
duckweed
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Entengrütze
Heckenrose
In French
lentille d'eau
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Perro se levantó
In Greek
duckweed
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Dog Rose
In Polish
Rzęsa
Dzika róża
In Latin
duckweed
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Dog Rose
Season and care of Duckweed and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Duckweed and Dog Rose Physical Information
Duckweed and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Dog Rose are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Dog Rose
Care of Duckweed and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.