Trifolium michelianum
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Trifolium michelianum

Big-flower clover · Big-head clover · Annual white clover · Balansa clover · Micheli's clover

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
10–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 6–9
Click count
4
Observations
14

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Balansa clover comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual or biennial plant is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C

Balansa clover can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by specific combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the chance of Balansa clover dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve its survival.

Ideal temperature: 10–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Balansa clover benefits from frequent, low-strength fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should fertilize Balansa clover roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is vital for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Balansa clover thrive.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Trifolium
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Turkey, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Romania, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, France

Tags (7)

Common Names (8)

en Big-flower clover
en Big-head clover
en Annual white clover
en Balansa clover
en Micheli's clover
en Mike clover
en Bigflower clover
en Bigflower Flover