Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Water Clover
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Wasser Klee
Red Maple Tree
In French
Eau Clover
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
νερό Clover
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Clover água
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Woda Clover
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Sapindales
Family
Marsileaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Clover and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Water Clover and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Water Clover and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Water Clover and Red Maple Tree
Care of Water Clover and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.