Is Lesser Duckweed invasive?
Yes, Lemna aequinoctialis can be highly invasive in suitable aquatic environments, rapidly covering the water surface and outcompeting native plants.
Lesser Duckweed (Lemna aequinoctialis) is a tiny, free-floating aquatic plant with small, oval to oblong fronds that form dense mats on the water surface.
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Constant immersion required
Soil
Does not require soil; it floats freely on the water surface.
Temperature
Moderate
Habitat
Aquatic
Fertilizer
Benefits from occasional feeding
Full sun to partial shade
Direct sunlight promotes fastest growth.
Constant immersion required
Floats on the surface of still or slow-moving freshwater.
Does not require soil; it floats freely on the water surface.
Moderate
Prefers temperatures between 15-25 °C.
Aquatic
Benefits from occasional feeding
Use diluted liquid fertilizer in nutrient-poor water.
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Environment
Aquatic
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 cm
Spread
Floating mat
Growth Rate
Very fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Frond
Weed Status
Yes
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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