Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Water Clover
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Wasser Klee
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Eau Clover
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
νερό Clover
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Clover água
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Woda Clover
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Magnoliales
Family
Marsileaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Southern Magnolia. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Southern Magnolia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Clover and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Water Clover and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia
Care of Water Clover and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.