Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Dry areas
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Garland
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
अंजीर
Water Clover
In German
Echte Feige
Wasser Klee
In French
Ficus carica
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Agua trébol
In Greek
Celeste Fig
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Clover água
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Woda Clover
In Latin
Ficus carica
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Urticales
Hydropteridales
Family
Moraceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Celeste Fig and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Water Clover. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. 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 Celeste Fig and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Water Clover
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Water Clover Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Water Clover are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Clover flower color:
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Water Clover
Care of Celeste Fig and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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.