Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Europe, Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
1-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Orchidee
Entengrütze
In French
Orchidée
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Orquídea
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
duckweed
In Portuguese
orquídea
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
Epidendrum
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Encyclia and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Encyclia and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Encyclia and Duckweed. Encyclia doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Encyclia does not have fragrant flowers. Encyclia has allergic reactions like and Duckweed has allergic reactions like . 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 Encyclia and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Encyclia and Duckweed
Season and care of Encyclia and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Duckweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Duckweed is .
Encyclia and Duckweed Physical Information
Encyclia and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Duckweed are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color:
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Encyclia and Duckweed
Care of Encyclia and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Encyclia 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.