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Duckweed (Lemna minor) Care Guide

Care guide for Duckweed: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Duckweed

📷 Kostka Martin · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

✅ 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.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.1-8.8).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.0 m (0.05 ft).
Origin

Native to: Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Algeria, Altay.

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