Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Kale
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
गोभी
Water Clover
In German
Grünkohl
Wasser Klee
In French
Chou frisé
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Col rizada
Agua trébol
In Greek
Λάχανο
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Couve
Clover água
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Woda Clover
In Latin
kale
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Brassicales
Hydropteridales
Family
Brassicaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kale and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Kale and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Kale and Water Clover. Kale doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Kale has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Kale and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kale and Water Clover
Season and care of Kale and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Water Clover Physical Information
Kale and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Water Clover are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kale and Water Clover
Care of Kale and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.