Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Coral
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Water Clover
red alder
In German
Wasser Klee
rot-Erle
In French
Eau Clover
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Agua trébol
aliso rojo
In Greek
νερό Clover
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Clover água
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Woda Clover
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
red alnus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Fagales
Family
Marsileaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Red Alder. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Red Alder
Season and care of Water Clover and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Red Alder Physical Information
Water Clover and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Red Alder are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Red Alder
Care of Water Clover and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.