Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Japan
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
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
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ORYZA
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Rice
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
चावल
Mondo Grass
In German
Reis
Mondo Grass
In French
riz
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
arroz
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
ρύζι
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
arroz
Mondo Grass
In Polish
ryż
Mondo Grass
In Latin
rice
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, 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 Mondo Grass
Season and care of Rice Plant and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Mondo Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Rice Plant and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Mondo Grass
Care of Rice Plant and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.