Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Part 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Perilla plant
malva neglecta
In German
Perilla Pflanze
malva neglecta
In French
plante Perilla
malva neglecta
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Malva neglecta
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
malva neglecta
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Perilla herba
neglecta malva
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Perilla and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Common Mallow. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Common Mallow
Season and care of Perilla and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Common Mallow Physical Information
Perilla and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Common Mallow are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Common Mallow
Care of Perilla and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.