Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lemna minor
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Blue
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, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
duckweed
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Entengrütze
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
lentille d'eau
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
duckweed
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Rzęsa
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
duckweed
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Duckweed and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.