How much sunlight does my Lesser Duckweed need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Lesser Duckweed?

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!

Should I fertilize my Lesser Duckweed?

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.

What is the growth pattern for Lesser Duckweed?

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

Can Lesser Duckweed be grown outdoors?

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

How can I propagate my Lesser Duckweed?

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.

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Q: Is Lesser Duckweed easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Lesser Duckweed?

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.

Also known as

Common Duckweed

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lemna minor

Genus

Lemna

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Lesser Duckweed

Water

How often to water your Lesser Duckweed

Lesser Duckweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common Duckweed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lesser Duckweed: 1ft from a window

Lesser Duckweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Lesser Duckweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lesser Duckweed in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Lesser Duckweed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lesser Duckweed: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lesser Duckweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation