Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
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
Average
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Not Available
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
English Oak
In Hindi
duckweed
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Entengrütze
Englisch Oak
In French
lentille d'eau
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Inglés Roble
In Greek
duckweed
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
Rzęsa
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
duckweed
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and English Oak
Season and care of Duckweed and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and English Oak Physical Information
Duckweed and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and English Oak are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Duckweed and English Oak
Care of Duckweed and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and English Oak 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 English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.