Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Lemna minor
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
11-15
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Cold climate, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
duckweed
Epidendrum
In German
Entengrütze
Epidendrum
In French
lentille d'eau
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Epidendrum
In Greek
duckweed
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Epidendrum
In Polish
Rzęsa
Epidendrum
In Latin
duckweed
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lemnaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lemneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Epidendrum
Season and care of Duckweed and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Epidendrum Physical Information
Duckweed and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Epidendrum are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Epidendrum
Care of Duckweed and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Epidendrum pruning is done 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.