Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Perennial
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Texas
  
Types
Lemna minor
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 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
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
duckweed
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
Entengrütze
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
lentille d'eau
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
duckweed
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
Rzęsa
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
duckweed
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Lemnaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Lemna
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lemneae
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
  
Onagroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Duckweed and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Duckweed and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Duckweed and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Mexican primrose
Care of Duckweed and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.