Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
India
Types
Lemna minor
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
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 shade
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, 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
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Kokum
In German
Entengrütze
Kokum
In French
lentille d'eau
Kokum
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Kokum
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Kokum
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Kokum. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Kokum doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Kokum 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 Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Kokum
Season and care of Duckweed and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Kokum Physical Information
Duckweed and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Kokum are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Duckweed and Kokum
Care of Duckweed and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.