Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
New Zealand
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Keep ground moist
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
deer resistant
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORYZA
CAREX buchananii
Common Name
Rice
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Hindi
चावल
Leatherleaf Sedge
In German
Reis
Leatherleaf Sedge
In French
riz
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Spanish
arroz
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Greek
ρύζι
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Portuguese
arroz
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Polish
ryż
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Latin
rice
Leatherleaf Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge
Season and care of Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge Physical Information
Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
- Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Care of Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge
Care of Rice Plant and Leatherleaf Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.