Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
India, Mediterranean
Types
Lemna minor
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
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
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Punica granatum
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Pomegranate
In German
Entengrütze
Granatapfel
In French
lentille d'eau
Grenade
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Granada
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Romã
In Latin
duckweed
malogranatum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Punicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Pomegranate
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Pomegranate? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Pomegranate. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Pomegranate doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Pomegranate
Season and care of Duckweed and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Pomegranate Physical Information
Duckweed and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Pomegranate are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Pomegranate
Care of Duckweed and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.