Description
The Variegated Clover (Marsilea mutica), also known as Australian Water Clover, is a unique aquatic plant prized for its four-leaf clover-shaped foliage that floats gracefully on the surface. Its leaves display variegated green with brown to purplish bands, giving ponds a natural yet decorative look. This plant is hardy and versatile, making it an excellent choice for pond margins, shallow bog areas, or terrariums where it provides shade, cover, and beauty.
Plant Size: Grows 4–12 inches tall, with clover-like leaves spreading across the surface.
Placement: Works beautifully as a surface cover and marginal plant in ponds.
🌱 Care Instructions:
Lighting: Prefers moderate to high light to maintain healthy leaf color and growth.
Water Conditions: Suitable for ponds; grows best in clean, stable freshwater.
Substrate: Benefits from being rooted in nutrient-rich soil or substrate.
Growth Form: Produces creeping runners and spreads across pond shallows.
Trimming & Maintenance: Trim excess runners to prevent overgrowth and maintain desired coverage.
Temperature: Thrives in 65–80°F; hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 6–11.
