Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
duckweed
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Entengrütze
In French
Mexican primrose
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
duckweed
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Rzęsa
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mexican primrose and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Mexican primrose and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Mexican primrose and Duckweed. Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure. 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 Mexican primrose and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Duckweed
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Duckweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Mexican primrose and Duckweed Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Duckweed are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Duckweed
Care of Mexican primrose and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Mexican primrose 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.