Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Lemna minor
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
duckweed
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Entengrütze
rosa Ipe
In French
lentille d'eau
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Pink Ipe
In Greek
duckweed
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Rzęsa
różowy Ipe
In Latin
duckweed
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Duckweed and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Pink Ipe. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like and Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like . 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 Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Duckweed and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Duckweed and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Pink Ipe
Care of Duckweed and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.