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Lesser duckweed (Lemna aequinoctialis) Care Guide
Care guide for Lesser duckweed: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 P. J. de Lange · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Lesser duckweed is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 0 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.0 m (0.05 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Alabama, Aldabra, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Arizona.
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