Trifolium diffusum
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Trifolium diffusum

Diffuse clover

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–9
Click count
10
Observations
7

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Diffuse clover is found in bright, open habitats and performs best in full sun. It will tolerate partial shade but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Diffuse clover can adjust to a wide range of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with adequate rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the chance of Diffuse clover dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can improve the plant’s survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Diffuse clover responds well to regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should fertilize Diffuse clover about once a month over the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Diffuse clover thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Light 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
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Turkey, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Hungary, Italy, Spain, France, Albania, Azerbaijan, Romania, Moldova, Portugal

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Common Names (1)

en Diffuse clover