Also known as Least Duckweed · Pale Duckweed · Small Duckweed
Valdivia Duckweed (Lemna valdiviana) is a small, free-floating aquatic plant, often found covering the surface of still or slow-moving freshwater bodies.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or full sun for best growth.
Essential
100% intensity
Keeps duckweed floating and provides nutrients.
Nutrient-rich water
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers water temperatures between 18-24°C.
Low
25% intensity
Absorbs nutrients from water; fertilize sparingly.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Lemna valdiviana thrives in consistently moist to submerged conditions. Maintain aquatic environments like ponds, water gardens, or aquariums. Ensure the water level is stable and free of strong currents.
Replace water regularly to prevent stagnation and maintain water quality for optimal growth.
Pruning is generally not required for Lemna valdiviana as it naturally spreads across the water surface. If growth becomes excessively dense and shades out other aquatic plants, or if it accumulates too thickly, manually skim off excess fronds to maintain balance in the ecosystem.
Propagation is exceptionally easy for Lemna valdiviana. It reproduces asexually through budding of new fronds from existing ones. Simply allow the plant to grow in suitable conditions; it will rapidly multiply.
New plants can be easily separated and relocated to new water bodies.
Repotting is not applicable to Lemna valdiviana as it is an aquatic plant that floats freely on the water surface. It does not require soil or containers for growth.
If you wish to move it, simply scoop out the desired amount and place it in a new aquatic environment.
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Where Valdivia Duckweed (Lemna valdiviana) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Lemna |
| Species | Lemna valdiviana |
Similar in genus Lemna
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