Manchurian Wildrice (Zizania latifolia) is a perennial aquatic grass, valued for its edible swollen stems, called water bamboo or jiaobai. A delicacy in East Asia, these
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Sunlight
Thrives in full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Watering
Requires constant submersion of roots in 10-30 cm of water.
Soil
Rich, mucky, aquatic soil.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperate conditions, ideally 15-30 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Moderate feeding with aquatic plant fertilizer during the growing season.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Requires constant submersion of roots in 10-30 cm of water.
Rich, mucky, aquatic soil.
Prefers warm temperate conditions, ideally 15-30 °C.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Moderate feeding with aquatic plant fertilizer during the growing season.
Plant Type
Aquatic, Grass, Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
Yes