Miniature Water Clover (Marsilea Minuta) is a perennial fern, aquatic in the Marsileaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and partial shade or filtered_light or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Marsilea minuta is a small, creeping aquatic fern with four-leaflet clover-like leaves, commonly found in wet and saturated soils, including rice fields.

Miniature Water Clover

Miniature Water Clover

Marsilea Minuta

Marsilea minuta is a small, creeping aquatic fern with four-leaflet clover-like leaves, commonly found in wet and saturated soils, including rice fields.

Quick Facts

Type
fern, aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, aquatic habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Miniature Water Clover

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Marsileaceae
Genus:Marsilea
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