Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Myristica fragrans
In German
Reis
Muskatnuss
In French
riz
noix de muscade
In Spanish
arroz
nuez moscada
In Greek
ρύζι
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
arroz
noz-moscada
In Polish
ryż
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Nutmeg
Season and care of Rice Plant and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Nutmeg Physical Information
Rice Plant and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Nutmeg are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Rice Plant and Nutmeg
Care of Rice Plant and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.