Least Duckweed Bonsai
NameLeast Duckweed Bonsai
Species NameLemna minuta
Common NameLeast Duckweed
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeshallow ceramic dish
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)0.1
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Notable FeaturesAn extremely miniature aquatic 'bonsai' composed of numerous free-floating fronds. Its rapid growth and ability to cover water surfaces present a unique challenge for traditional bonsai interpretation, forming a conceptual 'forest' of tiny plants.
Description
This highly unconventional 'bonsai' specimen features a dense, floating mat of miniature green fronds, creating a vibrant, living carpet on the water surface. Each frond is tiny and oval, often clustered, representing an experimental approach to aquatic bonsai artistry.
