Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Fruits
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Orange, Valencia Orange
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
Water Clover
In German
Valencia-orange
Wasser Klee
In French
orange de Valence
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Naranja Valencia
Agua trébol
In Greek
Valencia Orange
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Valencia Laranja
Clover água
In Polish
Valencia Pomarańczowy
Woda Clover
In Latin
Aliquam Valencia
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Sapindales
Hydropteridales
Family
Rutaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Valencia Orange and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Valencia Orange and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Valencia Orange and Water Clover. Valencia Orange has thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Valencia Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Valencia Orange has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Clover has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Valencia Orange and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Valencia Orange and Water Clover
Season and care of Valencia Orange and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Valencia Orange and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Valencia Orange and Water Clover Physical Information
Valencia Orange and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange and Water Clover are as follows:
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Valencia Orange and Water Clover
Care of Valencia Orange and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Valencia Orange 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.