Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Frogs
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Pineapple
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
अनानास
Water Clover
In German
Ananas
Wasser Klee
In French
Ananas
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Piña
Agua trébol
In Greek
Ανανάς
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Clover água
In Polish
Ananas
Woda Clover
In Latin
Pineapple
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pteridophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Hydropteridales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pineapple and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Pineapple and Water Clover. Pineapple has thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Itchiness. 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 Pineapple and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple and Water Clover
Season and care of Pineapple and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Water Clover season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Water Clover Physical Information
Pineapple and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Water Clover are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and Water Clover
Care of Pineapple and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.
