Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
No need to prune
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Zwiebel
Entengrütze
In French
Oignon
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Cebolla
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
duckweed
In Portuguese
Cebola
lentilha-d'água
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Allioideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Duckweed
Season and care of White Onion and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Duckweed season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
White Onion and Duckweed Physical Information
White Onion and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Duckweed are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Onion and Duckweed
Care of White Onion and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer White Onion 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.