Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Plant grows in water
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
Common Name
Rice
Hardy Waterlily
In Hindi
चावल
Hardy Waterlily
In German
Reis
Hardy Waterlily
In French
riz
Hardy Waterlily
In Spanish
arroz
Hardy Waterlily
In Greek
ρύζι
Hardy Waterlily
In Portuguese
arroz
Hardy Waterlily
In Polish
ryż
Hardy Waterlily
In Latin
rice
Hardy Waterlily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Nymphaeales
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily
Season and care of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Waterlily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral.
Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily Physical Information
Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hardy Waterlily height is Not Available and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
- Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Care of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily
Care of Rice Plant and Hardy Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.