Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Water Clover
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Wasser Klee
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Eau Clover
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
νερό Clover
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Clover água
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Woda Clover
winobluszcz
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Rhamnales
Family
Marsileaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Parthenocissus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Clover and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Water Clover and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Clover and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Water Clover and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Water Clover and Virginia Creeper
Care of Water Clover and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.