Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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, Apply N-P-K
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
Water Clover
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Wasser Klee
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Agua trébol
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Clover água
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Woda Clover
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Not Available
Filicopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Hydropteridales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover. Nellie Stevens Holly has thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Nellie Stevens Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Nellie Stevens Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.