Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Tilapia
Entengrütze
In French
Tilapia
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
tilapia
Lenteja de agua
In Portuguese
tilaka
lentilha-d'água
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tilaka and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Duckweed. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. 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 Tilaka and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Duckweed
Season and care of Tilaka and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Tilaka and Duckweed Physical Information
Tilaka and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Duckweed are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tilaka and Duckweed
Care of Tilaka and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Tilaka 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.