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