Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Water Clover
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Wasser Klee
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Eau Clover
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Agua trébol
árbol del pan
In Greek
νερό Clover
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Clover água
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Woda Clover
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Arum
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Urticales
Family
Marsileaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Marsilea
Artocarpus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Clover and Breadfruit
Season and care of Water Clover and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Breadfruit Physical Information
Water Clover and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Breadfruit are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Breadfruit
Care of Water Clover and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.