Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Lemna minor
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
duckweed
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Entengrütze
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
lentille d'eau
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
duckweed
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Rzęsa
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
duckweed
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Lemnaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Lemna
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Lemneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available