Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Rice
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
चावल
dwarf papyrus
In German
Reis
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
riz
papyrus nain
In Spanish
arroz
papiro enano
In Greek
ρύζι
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
arroz
papiro anão
In Polish
ryż
krasnolud papirus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Rice Plant and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.