Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Lemna minor
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
duckweed
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Entengrütze
Guzmania lingulata
In French
lentille d'eau
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
duckweed
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Rzęsa
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
duckweed
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Guzmania. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Guzmania has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Duckweed and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Guzmania
Season and care of Duckweed and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Duckweed and Guzmania Physical Information
Duckweed and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Duckweed and Guzmania are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Duckweed and Guzmania
Care of Duckweed and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.