Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Central America, North America
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Edible dye
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Rice
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
चावल
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Reis
Wunderblume
In French
riz
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
arroz
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
ρύζι
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
arroz
Maravilha
In Polish
ryż
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
rice
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Rice Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.