Paperbark Tree

Duckweed

About Paperbark Tree and Duckweed

Paperbark Tree

Duckweed

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Aquatics

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

North America, Europe, Asia

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Lemna minor

Number of Varieties

537

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-151-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm5.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm0.12 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, 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

Dark Green, Plum

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Oblong-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

In Water

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the 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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

LEMNA trisulca

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

duckweed

In German

Paperbark tree

Entengrütze

In French

Paperbark tree

lentille d'eau

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

Lenteja de agua

In Greek

Paperbark tree

duckweed

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

lentilha-d'água

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Rzęsa

In Latin

Paperbark tree

duckweed

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Arales

Family

Myrtaceae

Lemnaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Lemna

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Lemneae

Subfamily

Lemnoideae

Number of Species

1338

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed

Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Tree and Duckweed. Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like and Duckweed has allergic reactions like . 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 Paperbark Tree and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed

Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is .

Paperbark Tree and Duckweed Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color:
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed

Care of Paperbark Tree and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Paperbark Tree 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.