How much sunlight does my four leaf clover need?

four leaf clover requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my four leaf clover?

four leaf clover is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my four leaf clover?

four leaf clover is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for four leaf clover?

four leaf clover grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can four leaf clover be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone four leaf clover can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is four leaf clover easy to care for?

four leaf clover is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my four leaf clover?

four leaf 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.

Also known as

four leaf clover and European waterclover

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Marsilea quadrifolia

Genus

Marsilea

Family

Marsileaceae

Order

Salviniales

How to care for four leaf clover

Water

How often to water your four leaf clover

four leaf clover needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

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Light

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.

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Finding light for four leaf clover in your home

Light needs and placement for plant four leaf clover: 1ft from a window

four leaf clover love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

four leaf clover does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of four leaf clover in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize four leaf clover

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for four leaf clover: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your four leaf clover after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

four leaf clover is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors