About Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
North Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
duckweed
In German
Saharan myrtle
Entengrütze
In French
myrte subsaharienne
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
duckweed
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Rzęsa
In Latin
myrto Saharan
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Duckweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.