Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Crassula
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Geldbaum
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Crassula ovata
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
crassula ovata
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Crassula Ovata and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.