Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-7
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, 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
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Rice
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
चावल
Umbrella Plant
In German
Reis
Dach-Anlage
In French
riz
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
arroz
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
ρύζι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
arroz
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
ryż
parasol roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Rice Plant and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.