Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Lemna minor
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
duckweed
In German
Elephant Bush
Entengrütze
In French
Elephant Bush
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
duckweed
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Rzęsa
In Latin
bush elephant
duckweed
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Family
Portulacaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Duckweed
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Elephant Bush and Duckweed Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Duckweed are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Duckweed
Care of Elephant Bush and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.