Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Lemna minor
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Greek Oregano
In Hindi
duckweed
रामतुलसी
In German
Entengrütze
Greek Oregano
In French
lentille d'eau
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Greek Oregano
In Greek
duckweed
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Orégano
In Polish
Rzęsa
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
duckweed
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Duckweed and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Duckweed and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Greek Oregano
Care of Duckweed and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.