Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Europe
Types
Lemna minor
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
duckweed
Swiss Chard
In German
Entengrütze
Swiss Chard
In French
lentille d'eau
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Acelgas
In Greek
duckweed
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Acelga suíça
In Latin
duckweed
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lemnaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Lemneae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Duckweed and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Duckweed and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Duckweed and Swiss Chard
Care of Duckweed and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.