Dragon's Blood Clover
Also known as
Variegated White Clover
Taxonomy
Trifolium repens 'Dragon's Blood'
Trifolium
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Dragon's Blood Clover

How often to water your Dragon's Blood Clover

every 9
Dragon's Blood Clover needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Antonio, Texas.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
San Antonio, Texas
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Growing Dragon's Blood Clover in San Antonio right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium š
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by ānet radiationā in San Antonio is currently medium š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deterā¦
Sunlight will increase by 24.3% āļø
February 1st, 2023
San Antonio is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in San Antonio is expected to increase by 24.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.1 megajoules of energy ā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours š
February 5th, 2023
This month, San Antonio is getting an average of 7.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of ā¦
Finding light for Dragon's Blood Clover in your home

a window
Dragon's Blood Clover love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Antonio, Texas ā .
Dragon's Blood Clover does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Dragon's Blood Clover

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dragon's Blood Clover after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Dragon's Blood Clover prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dragon's Blood Clover requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dragon's Blood Clover does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Dragon's Blood Clover grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Dragon's Blood Clover
Dragon's Blood Clover
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in San Antonio, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
