Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Lemna minor
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Magenta, Orange, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Birds, Deers
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
  
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
  
EUONYMUS americanus
  
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
  
In Hindi
duckweed
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In German
Entengrütze
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In French
lentille d'eau
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
  
Fresa Bush
  
In Greek
duckweed
  
φράουλα Μπους
  
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
  
Morango de Bush
  
In Polish
Rzęsa
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In Latin
duckweed
  
Classic Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Celastrales
  
Family
Lemnaceae
  
Celastraceae
  
Genus
Lemna
  
Euonymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lemneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
  
Celastroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Duckweed and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Duckweed and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Duckweed and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Duckweed and Strawberry Bush
Care of Duckweed and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.