Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Lemna minor
  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, 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
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
  
ALOE arborescens
  
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
duckweed
  
चमेली
  
In German
Entengrütze
  
Jasmin
  
In French
lentille d'eau
  
Jasmin
  
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
duckweed
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
  
Jasmin
  
In Polish
Rzęsa
  
Jasmin
  
In Latin
duckweed
  
Jasmin
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Lemnaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Lemna
  
Jasminium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Tribe
Lemneae
  
Jasmineae
  
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Duckweed and Jasmine
Season and care of Duckweed and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Jasmine Physical Information
Duckweed and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Jasmine are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Duckweed and Jasmine
Care of Duckweed and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.