Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
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
Blood disorders
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
ORYZA
Common Name
Indian holly fern
Rice
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
चावल
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Reis
In French
houx indienne Fern
riz
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
arroz
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
arroz
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
ryż
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant? We provide you with everything About Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant. Indian Holly Fern doesn't have thorns and Rice Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Holly Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Holly Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Indian Holly Fern 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.