Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Muddy habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ORYZA
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Rice
False Indigo
In German
Reis
falsches Indigo
In French
riz
faux Indigo
In Spanish
arroz
Falso Indigo
In Greek
ρύζι
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
arroz
false Indigo
In Polish
ryż
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
rice
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and False Indigo
Season and care of Rice Plant and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and False Indigo Physical Information
Rice Plant and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and False Indigo are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Rice Plant and False Indigo
Care of Rice Plant and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.