Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Water Clover
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Wasser Klee
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Eau Clover
kiwai
In Spanish
Agua trébol
kiwi hardy
In Greek
νερό Clover
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Clover água
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Woda Clover
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Theales
Family
Marsileaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Water Clover and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
