Lowland rice
Oryza sativa
Rice requires specialized growing conditions with consistently flooded soil and warm temperatures. Typically grown in paddies or water gardens, this crop needs full sun and high humidity. Not suitable for typical home garden cultivation without proper water management systems.
Care Level
High
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Keep Constantly Moist To Flooded • Maintain 2-6 Inches Of Standing Water Above Soil Level
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 17, 2020 by Santhosh Kumar (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.