Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Japan
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ORYZA
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Rice
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
चावल
crimson pygmy
In German
Reis
crimson pygmy
In French
riz
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
arroz
crimson pygmy
In Greek
ρύζι
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
arroz
crimson pygmy
In Polish
ryż
crimson pygmy
In Latin
rice
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Rice Plant and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.