Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Lemna minor
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Twice a week
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Regular watering required
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Lychee
Entengrütze
In French
Lychee
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Lychee
Lenteja de agua
In Portuguese
lichia
lentilha-d'água
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lychee and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Duckweed. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Lychee and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lychee and Duckweed
Season and care of Lychee and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Lychee and Duckweed Physical Information
Lychee and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Duckweed are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lychee and Duckweed
Care of Lychee and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.