Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange, Orange 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
Water Clover
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Wasser Klee
Valencia-orange
In French
Eau Clover
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
νερό Clover
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Clover água
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Woda Clover
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Sapindales
Family
Marsileaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Clover and Valencia Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Valencia Orange? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Valencia Orange. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Valencia Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Water Clover and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Clover and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Water Clover and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Clover and Valencia Orange
Care of Water Clover and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.