Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Silver
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Silverthorn
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Silverthorn
duckweed
In German
Silverthorn
Entengrütze
In French
Silverthorn
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Silverthorn
duckweed
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Silverthorn
Rzęsa
In Latin
Silverthorn
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Duckweed
Season and care of Silverthorn and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Silverthorn and Duckweed Physical Information
Silverthorn and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Duckweed are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Duckweed
Care of Silverthorn and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Silverthorn 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.