Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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 Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
duckweed
In German
Italienisch Oregano
Entengrütze
In French
italien origan
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
orégano italiano
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
duckweed
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
włoski Oregano
Rzęsa
In Latin
Italian Oregano
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Duckweed
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Italian Oregano and Duckweed Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Duckweed are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Italian Oregano and Duckweed
Care of Italian Oregano and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Italian Oregano 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.