Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Water Clover
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Wasser Klee
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Agua trébol
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Clover água
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Woda Clover
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Hydropteridales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Marsileaceae
Properties of Jacaranda and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Water Clover. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Water Clover has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. 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 Jacaranda and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Water Clover
Season and care of Jacaranda and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Water Clover season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Water Clover Physical Information
Jacaranda and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Water Clover are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Clover flower color:
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Water Clover
Care of Jacaranda and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda 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.