Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Rice
Artichoke
In German
Reis
Artischocke
In Spanish
arroz
Alcachofa
In Portuguese
arroz
Alcachofra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Artichoke. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Rice Plant and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Artichoke
Season and care of Rice Plant and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Rice Plant and Artichoke Physical Information
Rice Plant and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Artichoke are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Rice Plant and Artichoke
Care of Rice Plant and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.