Also known as Bladder Clover · Bladder-Pod Clover
Trifolium spumosum, Mediterranean clover, is an annual herbaceous plant known for its inflated, spumose calyces. It thrives in Mediterranean climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allowing slight drying between waterings. Reduce in cooler periods.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures, with a preference for cooler conditions during winter dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it requires minimal to no fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Mediterranean clover regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months, but avoid letting the soil become completely dry.
Pruning is generally not required for Trifolium spumosum. If desired for aesthetic reasons or to manage spread, light trimming can be done after flowering to remove spent flower heads and prevent excessive self-seeding.
Mediterranean clover is easily propagated by seeds. Sow seeds directly into the garden or desired location in early spring or autumn. Seeds germinate readily in well-prepared soil with adequate moisture.
Repotting is not typically applicable to Trifolium spumosum as it is usually grown as a groundcover or in the landscape. If grown in a container for a specific purpose, repotting would only be necessary if it becomes root-bound, which is uncommon.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mediterranean Clover (Trifolium spumosum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Trifolium |
| Species | Trifolium spumosum |
Similar in genus Trifolium
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