Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Africa
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Rice
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
चावल
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Reis
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
riz
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
arroz
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
ρύζι
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
arroz
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
ryż
Papiro egipcio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Rice Plant and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.