Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Western United States, Canada
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Adequately
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
duckweed
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Entengrütze
Redwood Sorrel
In French
lentille d'eau
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Redwood alazán
In Greek
duckweed
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Rzęsa
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
duckweed
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Duckweed flower color:
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Duckweed and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.