Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
North America
Types
Lemna minor
Water elm
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
American Elm
In Hindi
duckweed
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Entengrütze
amerikanische Ulme
In French
lentille d'eau
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
olmo americano
In Greek
duckweed
American Elm
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
olmo americano
In Polish
Rzęsa
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
duckweed
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Duckweed and Elm
Season and care of Duckweed and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Elm Physical Information
Duckweed and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Elm are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Elm
Care of Duckweed and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.