Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Africa
Types
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Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Carissia
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Carissa
In German
Perilla Pflanze
carissa
In French
plante Perilla
carissa
In Spanish
planta de perilla
carissa
In Greek
φυτό perilla
carissa
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
carissa
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
carissa
In Latin
Perilla herba
carissa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Carissa
Season and care of Perilla and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Carissa Physical Information
Perilla and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Carissa are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Carissa
Care of Perilla and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.