Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Rice
Water Poppy
In German
Reis
Wasser Poppy
In Spanish
arroz
amapola agua
In Greek
ρύζι
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
arroz
água Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Family
Poaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Water Poppy. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Water Poppy
Season and care of Rice Plant and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Rice Plant and Water Poppy Physical Information
Rice Plant and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Water Poppy are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Water Poppy
Care of Rice Plant and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.