Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Gardenia
In Hindi
duckweed
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Entengrütze
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
lentille d'eau
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Gardenia enana
In Greek
duckweed
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Rzęsa
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
duckweed
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Duckweed and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.