Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Ayers Pear
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Ayers Birne
In French
plante Perilla
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Ayers pera
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Perilla herba
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Properties of Perilla and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Ayers Pear. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress. 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 Perilla and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Perilla and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Perilla and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Ayers Pear
Care of Perilla and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Ayers Pear pruning is done 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.