Spirodela polyrhiza
GREATER DUCKWEED, GIANT DUCKWEED
Araceae-Lemnoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: no soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.01m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS

Other Botanical Names: Lemna polyrhiza

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Spirodela polyrhiza
GREATER DUCKWEED, GIANT DUCKWEED
Araceae-Lemnoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: no soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.01m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: light green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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