Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Aquatics
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loamy
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
European crab apple
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
european crab apple
duckweed
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Entengrütze
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
duckweed
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Rzęsa
In Latin
european crab apple
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Duckweed. European Crab Apple has thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. 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 European Crab Apple and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Duckweed
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Duckweed season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
European Crab Apple and Duckweed Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Duckweed are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Duckweed
Care of European Crab Apple and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer European Crab Apple 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.