Common Duckweed (Lemna Minor) 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 3-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Lemna minor is a small floating freshwater aquatic plant with tiny oval leaves and a single root hanging beneath each leaf.

Common Duckweed

Common Duckweed

Lemna Minor

Lemna minor is a small floating freshwater aquatic plant with tiny oval leaves and a single root hanging beneath each leaf.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-10

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common 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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Araceae
Genus:Lemna