Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Inkberry
Water Clover
In German
Inkberry
Wasser Klee
In French
Inkberry
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Inkberry
Agua trébol
In Greek
Inkberry
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Clover água
In Polish
inkberry
Woda Clover
In Latin
Inkberry
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Not Available
Filicopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Hydropteridales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Inkberry and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Water Clover. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry 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 Inkberry and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Inkberry and Water Clover
Season and care of Inkberry and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Inkberry and Water Clover Physical Information
Inkberry and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Water Clover are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Inkberry and Water Clover
Care of Inkberry and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry 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.