Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Lemna minor
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
duckweed
In German
Baum Mallow
Entengrütze
In French
Arbre Mallow
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
duckweed
In Portuguese
Mallow
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Rzęsa
In Latin
ligno malvae
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tree Mallow and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Duckweed. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Duckweed has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree Mallow and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Duckweed
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Duckweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Tree Mallow and Duckweed Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Duckweed are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Duckweed
Care of Tree Mallow and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Tree Mallow 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.