Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Types
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Clover Clot
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Beriberi, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MARSILEA drummondii
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Water Clover
Zonal Geranium
In German
Wasser Klee
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Eau Clover
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Agua trébol
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
νερό Clover
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Clover água
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Woda Clover
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Trifolium aqua
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hydropteridales
Geraniales
Family
Marsileaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Water Clover and Zonal Geranium. Water Clover doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Water Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Water Clover has allergic reactions like Beriberi and Toxic and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Water Clover and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Clover is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Clover and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Water Clover and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Water Clover flower color:
Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium
Care of Water Clover and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.