Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark 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
Toothed
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CITRUS
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Citrus
In Hindi
Perilla plant
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Zitruspflanzen
In French
plante Perilla
Citrus
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Citrus
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Citrus
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Cytrus
In Latin
Perilla herba
citrus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Citrus
Season and care of Perilla and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Citrus Physical Information
Perilla and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Citrus are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Citrus
Care of Perilla and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.