Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Rice
slash pine
In German
Reis
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In Spanish
arroz
pino slash
In Greek
ρύζι
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
arroz
pinho barra
In Polish
ryż
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
rice
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Slash Pine. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Slash Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rice Plant and Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Slash Pine
Season and care of Rice Plant and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Slash Pine Physical Information
Rice Plant and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Slash Pine are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Slash Pine
Care of Rice Plant and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.