Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
United States
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Rich Woods
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
duckweed
In German
Phlox bifida
Entengrütze
In French
Phlox bifida
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Phlox bifida
duckweed
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Rzęsa
In Latin
Phlox bifida
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Phlox bifida and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Phlox bifida and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Phlox bifida and Duckweed. Phlox bifida doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox bifida does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox bifida has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Phlox bifida and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Duckweed
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Duckweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Phlox bifida and Duckweed Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Duckweed are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Duckweed
Care of Phlox bifida and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Phlox bifida 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.