Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
Sunset Zone
-
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ORYZA
ZEA mays
In Portuguese
arroz
Milho
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Corn
Season and care of Rice Plant and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn is Neutral.
Rice Plant and Corn Physical Information
Rice Plant and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Corn are as follows:
Care of Rice Plant and Corn
Care of Rice Plant and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done and Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.