Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
-
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 5
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Arjuna
In Hindi
Perilla plant
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Terminalia arjuna
In French
plante Perilla
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
φυτό perilla
arjuna
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Perilla herba
arjuna
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Perilla and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Perilla and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Arjuna Tree
Care of Perilla and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.