Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
California
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
duckweed
Matilija Poppy
In German
Entengrütze
Matilija Poppy
In French
lentille d'eau
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Matilija amapola
In Greek
duckweed
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Rzęsa
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
duckweed
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Matilija Poppy. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Duckweed and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy
Care of Duckweed and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.