Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORYZA
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Rice
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
चावल
Red Buckeye
In German
Reis
Red Buckeye
In French
riz
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
arroz
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ρύζι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
arroz
Red Buckeye
In Polish
ryż
Red Buckeye
In Latin
rice
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Rice Plant and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Rice Plant and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Red Buckeye
Care of Rice Plant and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.