Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
1-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
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
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Kale
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Grünkohl
Entengrütze
In French
Chou frisé
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Col rizada
Lenteja de agua
In Portuguese
Couve
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Rzęsa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kale and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Kale and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Kale and Duckweed. Kale doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Kale has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Kale and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kale and Duckweed
Season and care of Kale and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Kale and Duckweed Physical Information
Kale and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Kale and Duckweed are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kale and Duckweed
Care of Kale and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Kale 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.