Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Artichoke
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Artichoke
Water Clover
In German
Artischocke
Wasser Klee
In French
Artichaut
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Agua trébol
In Greek
αγκινάρα
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Clover água
In Polish
Karczoch
Woda Clover
In Latin
cactus
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Filicopsida
Order
Asterales
Hydropteridales
Family
Asteraceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Water Clover. Artichoke has thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. 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 Artichoke and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Water Clover
Season and care of Artichoke and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Water Clover season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Water Clover Physical Information
Artichoke and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Water Clover are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Water Clover
Care of Artichoke and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.