About Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia
North Africa
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Mat-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Water Clover
Saharan myrtle
In German
Wasser Klee
Saharan myrtle
In French
Eau Clover
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Agua trébol
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
νερό Clover
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Clover água
murta Saharan
In Polish
Woda Clover
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Myrtales
Family
Marsileaceae
Myrtaceae
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 Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Water Clover and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.