Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Water Clover
Raintree
In German
Wasser Klee
raintree
In French
Eau Clover
raintree
In Spanish
Agua trébol
raintree
In Greek
νερό Clover
Raintree
In Portuguese
Clover água
Raintree
In Polish
Woda Clover
Raintree
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Raintree
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Solanales
Family
Marsileaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Brunfelsia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Raintree
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Raintree? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Raintree. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Raintree doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Raintree 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 Raintree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Raintree
Season and care of Water Clover and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Clover and Raintree Physical Information
Water Clover and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Raintree are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Raintree
Care of Water Clover and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.