Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Central Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
1-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, 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
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?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Adequately
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
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 in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
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
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Lakritze
Entengrütze
In French
réglisse
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
regaliz
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
duckweed
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
liquorice
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Liquorice and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Liquorice and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Liquorice and Duckweed. Liquorice doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Liquorice does not have fragrant flowers. Liquorice has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Liquorice and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Liquorice and Duckweed
Season and care of Liquorice and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Liquorice and Duckweed Physical Information
Liquorice and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Duckweed are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Liquorice and Duckweed
Care of Liquorice and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.