About Schlumbergera and Duckweed
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Cylindrical
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
duckweed
In German
Schlumbergera
Entengrütze
In French
Schlumbergera
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Schlumbergera
duckweed
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Rzęsa
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Family
Cactaceae
Lemnaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Lemna
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Duckweed. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Duckweed
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Duckweed season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Schlumbergera and Duckweed Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Duckweed are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Duckweed
Care of Schlumbergera and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Schlumbergera 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.