Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Ansellia
duckweed
In German
Ansellia
Entengrütze
In French
léopard orchidée
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Ansellia
duckweed
In Portuguese
Ansellia
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
Ansellia
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Duckweed. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Duckweed has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Leopard Orchid and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Duckweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Leopard Orchid and Duckweed Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed
Care of Leopard Orchid and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Leopard Orchid 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.