Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
Perilla plant
कटहल
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Jack
In French
plante Perilla
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
planta de perilla
yaca
In Greek
φυτό perilla
καρποί
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
jaca
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
chlebowca
In Latin
Perilla herba
Jackfruit
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Jackfruit
Season and care of Perilla and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Jackfruit Physical Information
Perilla and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Jackfruit are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Jackfruit
Care of Perilla and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.