Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Root
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Water Clover
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Wasser Klee
Octopus tree
In French
Eau Clover
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Agua trébol
árbol pulpo
In Greek
νερό Clover
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Clover água
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Woda Clover
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
polypus ligno
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Apiales
Family
Marsileaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Schefflera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Water Clover and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Octopus Tree. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Water Clover and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Water Clover and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Clover and Octopus Tree
Care of Water Clover and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.