Trifolium globosum
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Trifolium globosum

Round-head clover

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

Care Guide

💧 Water

Round-head clover thrives in temperate regions, where it prefers consistently moist soil that is not waterlogged. For optimal growth, it should be watered twice a week. As a plant native to meadows and grasslands, it efficiently uses natural rainfall during its active growing season.

☀️ Light Full sun

Round-head clover comes from bright, open areas where it thrives in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which is annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C

Round-head clover can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different mixtures of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Round-head clover dying. In winter, adequate protection from the cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 10–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Round-head clover does well with regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Round-head clover roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources supports Round-head clover's growth.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Round-head clover is characterized by its dense, round flower heads. For optimal growth, it benefits from pruning between early and late spring. To encourage growth and maintain its shape, trim any dead or overgrown stems just above the leaf nodes. Regular pruning not only enhances blooming but also promotes the overall health of the plant. For the best results, adjust the timing of pruning based on your local growth cycles.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
15 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece

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Common Names (1)

en Round-head clover