Trifolium echinatum — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Trifolium echinatum

Trifolium Echinatum

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A note from PlantMom

Hedgehog clover is fairly disease-resistant and generally not prone to illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. These outbreaks are usually mild. For care, the plant requires moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to keep a tidy appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Hedgehog clover is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not need extensive care experience. It may need extra attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Trifolium Echinatum.

Light

Hedgehog clover comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate some partial shade but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving character.

Temperature

Hedgehog clover can adjust to a broad range of temperature conditions, but its distribution can still be constrained by various combinations of water and heat factors. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the risk of Hedgehog clover dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can enhance the plant's chances of survival.

Fertilizer

Hedgehog clover does well with regular, light fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Apply fertilizer about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich inputs helps Hedgehog clover do well.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Libya, Turkey, Montenegro, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Lebanon, Russia, Serbia, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Romania
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Hedgehog Clover en Prickly clover
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Trifolium echinatum leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Trifolium echinatum flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Trifolium echinatum flower
PLATE 03 · flower
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