Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lemna minor
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
duckweed
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Entengrütze
Red Maple Tree
In French
lentille d'eau
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
duckweed
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Rzęsa
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
duckweed
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Duckweed and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Duckweed and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Duckweed and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Red Maple Tree
Care of Duckweed and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.