Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
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Types
Lemna minor
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
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
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Grapefruit
In German
Entengrütze
Grapefruit
In French
lentille d'eau
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Pomelo
In Greek
duckweed
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Toranja
In Polish
Rzęsa
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Duckweed and Grapefruit
Season and care of Duckweed and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Grapefruit Physical Information
Duckweed and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Grapefruit are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Grapefruit
Care of Duckweed and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.