Duckweed

[pinkertd]

Can someone tell me how duckweed multiplies?

 

[Notophthalmus]

The plant reproduces via buds, much like hydra. It can also reproduce sexually; it will produce tiny flowers, followed by tiny fruit.

 

[msjinkzd]

huh, neat

 

[DAVIDFBT]

They bud out another plant attached to them and when the sub plant grows large enough it divides. Kind of like bigger floating pond plants.

 

[avatar]

neat, but the better question is how do you get rid of it once you have it.

 

[Bk718]

I think correct term for how it multiplies is "like wildfire!!!" :silly:

Avatar, you are right. Its really a PITA especially if you have other floating plants. But normally a simple net sweep here and there and its out.

Also every time i reach down into the tank and bring my arm up it comes out looking like some duckweed monster

 

[Notophthalmus]

You think it's a pain getting it out of your tank, try getting it out of your hair and clothes!

I spend a lot of time in the swamp. Duckweed is a great infiltrator. Especially Wolffia!

 

[noodles62]

You think it's a pain getting it out of your tank, try getting it out of your hair and clothes!

I spend a lot of time in the swamp. Duckweed is a great infiltrator. Especially Wolffia!

Thank God I don't do your laundry! LOL....

 

[Lupin]

Funny thing my Pomacea canaliculata managed to wipe all my duckweeds much to my shock. I was saving some to provide shade for the plecos. Still searching for them but plants are not often available in many stores. I'll have to pester a friend to get me some if he has time out from his work in LFS.lol

 

[Notophthalmus]

Do you not have duckweeds growing wild where you live, Lupin? I thought they were pretty much ubiquitous in warm areas.