Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Light brown, Light Red
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
Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Consistently
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Rice
Dwarf Cattail
In German
Reis
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
riz
Cattail nain
In Spanish
arroz
Espadaña enano
In Greek
ρύζι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
arroz
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
ryż
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
rice
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.