Also known as Common Duckweed · Common Water Lens · Duck Meat
Minute Duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) is a tiny, free-floating aquatic plant forming dense mats on still water. It's important for aquatic ecosystems and can be used in wate
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Avoid deep shade.
Essential
100% intensity
Requires still, shallow freshwater. Maintain constant water level.
None (aquatic)
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Benefits from diluted liquid aquatic fertilizer during growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Lemna perpusilla thrives in still, shallow freshwater. Maintain a constant water level, ensuring the fronds are always floating. Avoid water with strong currents or significant fluctuations.
Regular topping up with dechlorinated water is essential to compensate for evaporation and maintain optimal aquatic conditions.
Pruning is generally not required for Lemna perpusilla as it naturally reproduces rapidly and can be thinned out.
If overcrowding occurs, simply skim off excess plants to maintain desired density and prevent nutrient depletion. This also allows for better light penetration to the water surface.
Propagation is exceptionally easy and occurs through vegetative budding. New fronds detach from parent plants as they mature. To propagate, simply transfer healthy fronds to a new container of suitable water.
Growth is exponential, so prepare for rapid colonization.
Lemna perpusilla does not require traditional repotting. It grows on the water surface and can be transplanted by scooping out desired amounts and placing them into new aquatic environments.
Ensure the new location has adequate light, still water, and appropriate nutrient levels for continued growth.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Lemna |
| Species | Lemna perpusilla |
Similar in genus Lemna
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