Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
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 early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
duckweed
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Entengrütze
Himalaya-Birke
In French
lentille d'eau
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
duckweed
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Rzęsa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
duckweed
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Himalayan Birch. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Duckweed and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch
Care of Duckweed and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.