Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Lemna minor
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
English boxwood
In Hindi
duckweed
European boxwood
In German
Entengrütze
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
lentille d'eau
Buis commun
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
boj común
In Greek
duckweed
European boxwood
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Buxo
In Polish
Rzęsa
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
duckweed
European boxwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and English Boxwood
Season and care of Duckweed and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and English Boxwood Physical Information
Duckweed and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and English Boxwood are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and English Boxwood
Care of Duckweed and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.