Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Lemna minor
African Blue Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Arrowhead
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, fungus, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
duckweed
Lily of the Nile
In German
Entengrütze
Lily of the Nile
In French
lentille d'eau
Lily of the Nile
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Lirio del Nilo
In Greek
duckweed
Lily του Νείλου
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Lily of the Nile
In Polish
Rzęsa
Lily of the Nile
In Latin
duckweed
Lilium Nili
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Agapanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Lily of the Nile
Season and care of Duckweed and Lily of the Nile is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Lily of the Nile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Lily of the Nile Physical Information
Duckweed and Lily of the Nile physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Lily of the Nile are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lily of the Nile flower color: Sky Blue and Blue Violet
- Lily of the Nile leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Lily of the Nile
Care of Duckweed and Lily of the Nile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Lily of the Nile pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Nile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.