Rice (Oryza sativa) is an annual grass cultivated globally for its edible starchy grains. A staple food for billions, it thrives in warm, wet conditions, typically grown
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Sunlight
Full sun, at least 6-8 hours daily.
Watering
Requires constant flooding or consistently moist soil.
Soil
Heavy clay soils are preferred for paddy rice due to water retention, but can grow in various fertile soils.
Temperature
Warm temperatures, ideally 20-35 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Heavy feeder, requires regular nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Full sun, at least 6-8 hours daily.
Requires constant flooding or consistently moist soil.
Throughout growing season
Heavy clay soils are preferred for paddy rice due to water retention, but can grow in various fertile soils.
Warm temperatures, ideally 20-35 °C.
During growing season
Outdoor, Aquatic
Heavy feeder, requires regular nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
During active growth
Plant Type
Herb, Grass
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.6-1.8 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
2-3 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
Yes
