Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, 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
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
duckweed
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Entengrütze
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
lentille d'eau
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
duckweed
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Rzęsa
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Monterey Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Monterey Pine. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Duckweed and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Duckweed and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Monterey Pine
Care of Duckweed and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.