Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Plant grows in 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORYZA
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Rice
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
चावल
watermilfoil
In German
Reis
watermilfoil
In French
riz
myriophylle
In Spanish
arroz
watermilfoil
In Greek
ρύζι
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
arroz
watermilfoil
In Polish
ryż
watermilfoil
In Latin
rice
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Rice Plant and Watermilfoil. Rice Plant doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Rice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Rice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Rice Plant and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil
Care of Rice Plant and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.