Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Lemna minor
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
slash pine
In Hindi
duckweed
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Entengrütze
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
lentille d'eau
slash pine
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
pino slash
In Greek
duckweed
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
pinho barra
In Polish
Rzęsa
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
duckweed
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Slash Pine. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Slash Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Slash Pine
Season and care of Duckweed and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Slash Pine Physical Information
Duckweed and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Slash Pine are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Slash Pine
Care of Duckweed and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.