Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-10
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Perilla plant
choy sum
In German
Perilla Pflanze
choy sum
In French
plante Perilla
choy sum
In Spanish
planta de perilla
choy sum
In Greek
φυτό perilla
choy sum
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
choy sum
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
choy sum
In Latin
Perilla herba
choy sum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Perilla and Choy Sum
Season and care of Perilla and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Choy Sum Physical Information
Perilla and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Choy Sum are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Perilla and Choy Sum
Care of Perilla and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.