Life Span
Annual
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name
Rice
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
In German
Reis
Flaschenkürbis
In French
riz
Lagenaria siceraria
In Spanish
arroz
Lagenaria siceraria
In Portuguese
arroz
Cabaça
In Polish
ryż
Tykwa pospolita
In Latin
rice
utrem cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd
Season and care of Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Gourd is Neutral.
Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd Physical Information
Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd
Care of Rice Plant and Bottle Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.