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