Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
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Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Perilla plant
चकोतरा
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Grapefruit
In French
plante Perilla
pamplemousse
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Pomelo
In Greek
φυτό perilla
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Toranja
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
grejpfrut
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Grapefruit
Season and care of Perilla and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Grapefruit Physical Information
Perilla and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Grapefruit are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Grapefruit
Care of Perilla and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.