Lesser Duckweed

Lesser Duckweed is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Common Duckweed →

Common Common Duckweed Problems →

Lesser Duckweed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Duckweed Water Frequency →

Common Duckweed Root Rot →

Lesser Duckweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Duckweed Light Requirements →

Common Duckweed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lesser Duckweed is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Common Duckweed Edible? →

Common Duckweed Toxicity to Cats →

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Common Duckweed Toxicity to Humans →

Lesser Duckweed does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Common Duckweed →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Duckweed →

What Are Healthy Common Duckweed Roots →

Lesser Duckweed is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Duckweed →

Lesser Duckweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Common Duckweed Lifecycle →

Common Duckweed Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Duckweed →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lesser Duckweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Duckweed Temperature Tolerance →

Common Duckweed Hardiness Zones →

Is Common Duckweed a Weed? →

The seeds of Lesser Duckweed can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Common Duckweed →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lesser Duckweed, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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• Common Duckweed Leaves Curling →
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• Common Duckweed Root Rot →
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