Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
1-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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
Loam, Sand
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
रात की रानी
duckweed
In German
Königin der Nacht
Entengrütze
In French
Reine de la nuit
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
duckweed
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Królowa nocy
Rzęsa
In Latin
Domina noctis
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Family
Cactaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Duckweed
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Queen of the Night and Duckweed Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and Duckweed are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Duckweed
Care of Queen of the Night and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Queen of the Night 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.