Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Lemna minor
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
1-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
duckweed
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Entengrütze
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
duckweed
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rzęsa
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Lemnaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Lemna
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.