Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Water Clover
Tomatillos
In German
Wasser Klee
Tomatillos
In French
Eau Clover
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Tomatillos
In Greek
νερό Clover
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Clover água
Tomatillos
In Polish
Woda Clover
Tomatillos
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Tomatillos
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Solanales
Family
Marsileaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Tomatillo. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Tomatillo
Season and care of Water Clover and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Water Clover and Tomatillo Physical Information
Water Clover and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Tomatillo are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Water Clover and Tomatillo
Care of Water Clover and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.