Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORYZA
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Rice
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
चावल
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Reis
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
riz
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
arroz
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
ρύζι
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
arroz
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
ryż
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
rice
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
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 Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Rice Plant and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.