Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Frogs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Water Clover
Hydrangea
In German
Wasser Klee
Hortensie
In French
Eau Clover
Hortensia
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Hortensia
In Greek
νερό Clover
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Clover água
Hortênsia
In Polish
Woda Clover
Hortensja
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Hibiscus
Family
Marsileaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Water Clover and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Chaco. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Chaco has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic. 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 Water Clover and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Chaco
Season and care of Water Clover and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Chaco Physical Information
Water Clover and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Chaco are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Water Clover and Chaco
Care of Water Clover and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.