Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Japan
Types
Lemna minor
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
duckweed
sasanqua
In German
Entengrütze
sasanqua
In French
lentille d'eau
sasanqua
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
sasanqua
In Greek
duckweed
sasanqua
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Sasankya
In Latin
duckweed
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Sasanqua
Season and care of Duckweed and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Sasanqua Physical Information
Duckweed and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Sasanqua are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Sasanqua
Care of Duckweed and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.