Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
All year
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Rice
Swordfern, western swordfern
In German
Reis
Sword Fern
In Spanish
arroz
helecho espada
In Greek
ρύζι
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
arroz
espada Fern
In Latin
rice
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Swordfern
Season and care of Rice Plant and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Swordfern season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Swordfern Physical Information
Rice Plant and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Swordfern are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Swordfern
Care of Rice Plant and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.