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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.

Lesser duckweed

📷 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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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.