Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
lucky clover is a type of clover
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Not so frequently
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OXALIS tetraphylla
TULIPA
Common Name
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
Tulip
In Hindi
Lucky Clover
ट्यूलिप
In German
Glücksklee
Tulpe
In French
trèfle porte-bonheur
Tulipe
In Spanish
trébol de la suerte
tulipán
In Greek
τυχερό τριφύλλι
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
trevo da sorte
Tulipa
In Polish
lucky koniczyny
Tulipan
In Latin
felix Trifolium
Tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Lucky Clover and Tulip
Season and care of Lucky Clover and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Clover and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip is Neutral.
Lucky Clover and Tulip Physical Information
Lucky Clover and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lucky Clover and Tulip are as follows:
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Lucky Clover and Tulip
Care of Lucky Clover and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.