Lemna — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Lemna recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Lemna gibba
Lemna gibba
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position in still water that is rich in nitrates and lime. Duckweed can be a troublesome pond weed though it is easily controlled by simply scooping it out. This scooped out material makes an excellent addition to the compost heap.
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Lemna minor
Lemna minor
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Lemna minor can be grown from the temperate through to the tropical zones, where it is found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 7 - 25°c, but can tolerate 5 - 30°c. Under freezing conditions, the plant will lay dormant on the pond bottom until warmer conditions return.
Full cultivation guide →Lemna trisulca
Lemna trisulca
Family: Araceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position in still water that is rich in nitrates and lime. Duckweed can be a troublesome pond weed though it is easily controlled by simply scooping it out. This scooped out material makes an excellent addition to the compost heap.
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