Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
duckweed
In German
Osage Orange
Entengrütze
In French
Osage orange
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
duckweed
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Rzęsa
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Osage Orange and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Duckweed. Osage Orange has thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Duckweed has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Osage Orange and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Duckweed
Season and care of Osage Orange and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Osage Orange and Duckweed Physical Information
Osage Orange and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Duckweed are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Osage Orange and Duckweed
Care of Osage Orange and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Osage Orange 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.