Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
रातरानी
Water Clover
In German
Nachtjasmin
Wasser Klee
In French
jasmin de nuit
Eau Clover
In Spanish
dama de noche
Agua trébol
In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite
Clover água
In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin
Woda Clover
In Latin
nox Aenean virent
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Solanales
Hydropteridales
Family
Solanaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover
Season and care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover Physical Information
Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Jasmine 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 Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover are as follows:
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Night Blooming Jasmine 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.