Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Orange, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Rats
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, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
BUTEA monosperma
Common Name
Rice
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
In German
Reis
Flamme -of -the- Wald
In French
riz
Flame -of-the -forest
In Spanish
arroz
Llama - de - la - bosque
In Greek
ρύζι
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
In Portuguese
arroz
Chama -of-the -forest
In Polish
ryż
Płomień -of -the- las
In Latin
rice
Flamma -of - Silva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Flame-of-the-forest doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest
Season and care of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Flame-of-the-forest season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest Physical Information
Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
- Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest
Care of Rice Plant and Flame-of-the-forest include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.