Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ORYZA
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Rice
In German
Chionodoxa
Reis
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
arroz
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
arroz
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Rice Plant. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Rice Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Rice Plant Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant
Care of Chionodoxa and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.