About Water Clover and Cotyledon
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Not Available
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Beans
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Water Clover
बीजपत्र
In German
Wasser Klee
Cotyledon
In French
Eau Clover
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Cotyledon
In Greek
νερό Clover
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Clover água
Cotyledon
In Polish
Woda Clover
Liścień
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Cotyledon
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Not Available
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Rosales
Family
Marsileaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Not Available
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Cotyledon. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Cotyledon
Season and care of Water Clover and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Water Clover and Cotyledon Physical Information
Water Clover and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Cotyledon are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Water Clover and Cotyledon
Care of Water Clover and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.