Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Lemna minor
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
9-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Sea Grape
In Hindi
duckweed
सागर अंगूर
In German
Entengrütze
Sea Grape
In French
lentille d'eau
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Sea Grape
In Greek
duckweed
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Sea Grape
In Polish
Rzęsa
Sea Grape
In Latin
duckweed
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lemnaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Sea Grape. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Sea Grape
Season and care of Duckweed and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Sea Grape Physical Information
Duckweed and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Sea Grape are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Duckweed and Sea Grape
Care of Duckweed and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.