Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Lemna minor
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Consistently
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Rhododendron
In Hindi
duckweed
rhododendron
In German
Entengrütze
Rhododendron
In French
lentille d'eau
rhododendron
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
rododendro
In Greek
duckweed
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
rododendro
In Polish
Rzęsa
rododendron
In Latin
duckweed
Rhododendron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Rhododendron. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Rhododendron
Season and care of Duckweed and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Duckweed and Rhododendron Physical Information
Duckweed and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Rhododendron are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Rhododendron
Care of Duckweed and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.