Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORYZA
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Rice
Trailing Phlox
In Portuguese
arroz
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Gazania
Season and care of Rice Plant and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Rice Plant and Gazania Physical Information
Rice Plant and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Gazania are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Gazania
Care of Rice Plant and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.