Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
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
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORYZA
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Rice
Deer Grass
In German
Reis
Deer Grass
In French
riz
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
arroz
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
ρύζι
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
arroz
cervos grama
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Deer Grass
Season and care of Rice Plant and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Deer Grass Physical Information
Rice Plant and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rice Plant and Deer Grass are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Deer Grass
Care of Rice Plant and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.