Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Water Clover
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Wasser Klee
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Eau Clover
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
νερό Clover
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Clover água
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Woda Clover
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Scrophulariales
Family
Marsileaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Clover and Jacaranda
Season and care of Water Clover and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Jacaranda Physical Information
Water Clover and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Jacaranda are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Jacaranda
Care of Water Clover and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.