Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Lemna minor
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
duckweed
Zonal Geranium
In German
Entengrütze
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
lentille d'eau
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
duckweed
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Rzęsa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
duckweed
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Zonal Geranium. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Duckweed and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Duckweed and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium
Care of Duckweed and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.