Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Central America, Mexico
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ORYZA
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Rice
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In German
Reis
Maus Melone
In Spanish
arroz
Mousemelon
In Greek
ρύζι
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
arroz
melão rato
In Polish
ryż
mysz melona
In Latin
rice
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Rice Plant and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Rice Plant and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Rice Plant and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rice Plant and Mouse Melon
Care of Rice Plant and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.