Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Lemna minor
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
एमु बुश
duckweed
In German
Emu Bush
Entengrütze
In French
Emu Bush
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
emu Μπους
duckweed
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
Emu Bush
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Duckweed
Season and care of Emu Bush and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Emu Bush and Duckweed Physical Information
Emu Bush and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Duckweed are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Emu Bush and Duckweed
Care of Emu Bush and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.