Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Northern Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
एलोविरा
Water Clover
In German
Aloe Vera
Wasser Klee
In French
Aloe vera
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Agua trébol
In Greek
Αλόη
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Clover água
In Polish
Aloes
Woda Clover
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Hydropteridales
Family
Aloaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aloe Vera and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Aloe Vera and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Aloe Vera and Water Clover. Aloe Vera has thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Aloe Vera does not have fragrant flowers. Aloe Vera has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Clover has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aloe Vera and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Water Clover
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Aloe Vera and Water Clover Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Water Clover are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aloe Vera and Water Clover
Care of Aloe Vera and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.