Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Lemna minor
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Entengrütze
Pampelmuse
In French
lentille d'eau
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Pomelo
In Polish
Rzęsa
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
duckweed
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Duckweed and Pummelo
Season and care of Duckweed and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Pummelo Physical Information
Duckweed and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Pummelo are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Pummelo
Care of Duckweed and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.