Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Perilla plant
धनिया
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Koriander
In French
plante Perilla
Coriandre
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Cilantro
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Coentro
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Kolendra
In Latin
Perilla herba
coriandri album
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Cilantro
Season and care of Perilla and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Cilantro Physical Information
Perilla and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Cilantro are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Cilantro
Care of Perilla and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.