Fat Duckweed (Lemna Gibba) is a perennial aquatic in the Araceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Lemna gibba is a small, free-floating aquatic plant with oval, inflated fronds that float on the surface of still or slow-moving freshwater.

Fat Duckweed

Fat Duckweed

Lemna Gibba

Lemna gibba is a small, free-floating aquatic plant with oval, inflated fronds that float on the surface of still or slow-moving freshwater.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:aquatic substrate, loamy, silty
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover for water surfaces, habitat for aquatic fauna, nutrient uptake

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Fat Duckweed

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Araceae
Genus:Lemna