Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Rice
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
चावल
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Reis
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
riz
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
arroz
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
ρύζι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
arroz
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
ryż
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
rice
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Malabar nut
Season and care of Rice Plant and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Malabar nut Physical Information
Rice Plant and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rice Plant and Malabar nut are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Malabar nut
Care of Rice Plant and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.