Type
Vegetable
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
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
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Peanut
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Erdnuss
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Cacahuète
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Maní
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Arachid
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Peanut
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Purpleleaf Shiso doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Purpleleaf Shiso has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Peanut and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut 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.