Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
chrysanthemum eelworms, 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
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fibres, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Decoration Purposes, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, deer resistant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NIPPONANTHEMUM nipponicum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Montauk daisy, Nippon daisy
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
montauk daisy
duckweed
In German
Montauk Gänseblümchen
Entengrütze
In French
montauk daisy
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
montauk margarita
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Montauk daisy
duckweed
In Portuguese
Montauk daisy
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
montauk daisy
Rzęsa
In Latin
Montauk primula
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lemnaceae
Genus
Nipponanthemum
Lemna
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Montauk Daisy and Duckweed
Season and care of Montauk Daisy and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Montauk Daisy and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Montauk Daisy season is Fall and Duckweed season is Fall. The type of soil for Montauk Daisy is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Montauk Daisy is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Montauk Daisy and Duckweed Physical Information
Montauk Daisy and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Montauk Daisy height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Montauk Daisy and Duckweed are as follows:
Montauk Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Montauk Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Montauk Daisy and Duckweed
Care of Montauk Daisy and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Montauk Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Montauk Daisy 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.